CVE-2022-40684

Known Exploited Public Exploit

Description

An authentication bypass using an alternate path or channel [CWE-288] in Fortinet FortiOS version 7.2.0 through 7.2.1 and 7.0.0 through 7.0.6, FortiProxy version 7.2.0 and version 7.0.0 through 7.0.6 and FortiSwitchManager version 7.2.0 and 7.0.0 allows an unauthenticated atttacker to perform operations on the administrative interface via specially crafted HTTP or HTTPS requests.

Category

9.8
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 94.43% Top 5%
KEV Since 
Vendor Advisory fortiguard.com
Affected: Fortinet Fortinet FortiOS, FortiProxy, FortiSwitchManager
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-22-377 mitigation vendor advisory
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/169431/Fortinet-FortiOS-FortiProxy-FortiSwitchManager-Authentication-Bypass.html third party advisory vdb entry exploit
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/171515/Fortinet-7.2.1-Authentication-Bypass.html third party advisory vdb entry exploit

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-40684?
CVE-2022-40684 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-40684?
To fix CVE-2022-40684, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2022-40684 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is confirmed that CVE-2022-40684 is actively exploited. Be extra cautious if you are using vulnerable components. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~94% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2022-40684?
CVE-2022-40684 affects Fortinet Fortinet FortiOS, FortiProxy, FortiSwitchManager.
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