CVE-2022-42471

Description

An improper neutralization of CRLF sequences in HTTP headers ('HTTP Response Splitting') vulnerability [CWE-113] In FortiWeb version 7.0.0 through 7.0.2, FortiWeb version 6.4.0 through 6.4.2, FortiWeb version 6.3.6 through 6.3.20 may allow an authenticated and remote attacker to inject arbitrary headers.

Remediation

Solution:

  • Please upgrade to FortiWeb version 7.2.0 or above Please upgrade to FortiWeb version 7.0.3 or above

Categories

5.4
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.40%
Vendor Advisory fortiguard.com
Affected: Fortinet FortiWeb
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-22-250 patch vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-42471?
CVE-2022-42471 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-42471?
To fix CVE-2022-42471: Please upgrade to FortiWeb version 7.2.0 or above Please upgrade to FortiWeb version 7.0.3 or above
Is CVE-2022-42471 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2022-42471 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-2022-42471?
CVE-2022-42471 affects Fortinet FortiWeb.
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