CVE-2022-40677

Description

A improper neutralization of argument delimiters in a command ('argument injection') in Fortinet FortiNAC versions 9.4.0, 9.2.0 through 9.2.5, 9.1.0 through 9.1.7, 8.8.0 through 8.8.11, 8.7.0 through 8.7.6, 8.6.0 through 8.6.5, 8.5.0 through 8.5.4, 8.3.7 allows attacker to execute unauthorized code or commands via specially crafted input parameters.

Remediation

Solution:

  • Please upgrade to FortiNAC version 9.4.1 or above Please upgrade to FortiNAC version 9.2.6 or above Please upgrade to FortiNAC version 9.1.8 or above Please upgrade to FortiNAC version 7.2.0 or above

Category

7.2
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.26%
Vendor Advisory fortiguard.com
Affected: Fortinet FortiNAC
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-22-280 patch vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-40677?
CVE-2022-40677 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-40677?
To fix CVE-2022-40677: Please upgrade to FortiNAC version 9.4.1 or above Please upgrade to FortiNAC version 9.2.6 or above Please upgrade to FortiNAC version 9.1.8 or above Please upgrade to FortiNAC version 7.2.0 or above
Is CVE-2022-40677 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2022-40677 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-2022-40677?
CVE-2022-40677 affects Fortinet FortiNAC.
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