CVE-2022-39954

Description

An improper restriction of xml external entity reference in Fortinet FortiNAC version 9.4.0 through 9.4.1, FortiNAC version 9.2.0 through 9.2.7, FortiNAC version 9.1.0 through 9.1.8, FortiNAC version 8.8.0 through 8.8.11, FortiNAC version 8.7.0 through 8.7.6, FortiNAC version 8.6.0 through 8.6.5, FortiNAC version 8.5.0 through 8.5.4, FortiNAC version 8.3.7 allows attacker to read arbitrary files or trigger a denial of service via specifically crafted XML documents.

Remediation

Solution:

  • Please upgrade to FortiNAC version 9.4.2 or above Please upgrade to FortiNAC version 7.2.0 or above

Category

7.3
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.03%
Vendor Advisory fortiguard.com
Affected: Fortinet FortiNAC
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-22-304 vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-39954?
CVE-2022-39954 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-39954?
To fix CVE-2022-39954: Please upgrade to FortiNAC version 9.4.2 or above Please upgrade to FortiNAC version 7.2.0 or above
Is CVE-2022-39954 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2022-39954 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2022-39954?
CVE-2022-39954 affects Fortinet FortiNAC.
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