CVE-2022-40680

Description

A improper neutralization of input during web page generation ('cross-site scripting') in Fortinet FortiOS 6.0.7 - 6.0.15, 6.2.2 - 6.2.12, 6.4.0 - 6.4.9 and 7.0.0 - 7.0.3 allows a privileged attacker to execute unauthorized code or commands via storing malicious payloads in replacement messages.

Remediation

Solution:

  • Please upgrade to FortiOS version 7.2.2 Please upgrade to FortiOS version 7.0.7 Please upgrade to FortiOS version 6.4.10 or above

Category

4.0
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.27%
Vendor Advisory fortiguard.com
Affected: Fortinet FortiProxy
Affected: Fortinet FortiOS
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-21-248 vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-40680?
CVE-2022-40680 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-40680?
To fix CVE-2022-40680: Please upgrade to FortiOS version 7.2.2 Please upgrade to FortiOS version 7.0.7 Please upgrade to FortiOS version 6.4.10 or above
Is CVE-2022-40680 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2022-40680 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-2022-40680?
CVE-2022-40680 affects Fortinet FortiProxy, Fortinet FortiOS.
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