CVE-2022-22297

Name: CVE-2022-22297
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-03-07T17:15:11.707+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.22%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-22297 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. An incomplete filtering of one or more instances of special elements vulnerability [CWE-792] in the command line interpreter of FortiWeb version 6.4.0 through 6.4.1, FortiWeb version 6.3.0 through 6.3.17, FortiWeb all versions 6.2, FortiWeb all versions 6.1, FortiWeb all versions 6.0, FortiRecorder version 6.4.0 through 6.4.3, FortiRecorder all versions 6.0, FortiRecorder all versions 2.7 may allow an authenticated user to read arbitrary files via specially crafted command arguments.. EPSS estimates a 0.22% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An incomplete filtering of one or more instances of special elements vulnerability [CWE-792] in the command line interpreter of FortiWeb version 6.4.0 through 6.4.1, FortiWeb version 6.3.0 through 6.3.17, FortiWeb all versions 6.2, FortiWeb all versions 6.1, FortiWeb all versions 6.0, FortiRecorder version 6.4.0 through 6.4.3, FortiRecorder all versions 6.0, FortiRecorder all versions 2.7 may allow an authenticated user to read arbitrary files via specially crafted command arguments.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.5/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

EPSS Probability

0.22%

13.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-792

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Fortinet	Fortiweb	>= 6.0.0, <= 6.0.8
Fortinet	Fortiweb	>= 6.1.0, <= 6.1.3
Fortinet	Fortiweb	>= 6.2.0, <= 6.2.7
Fortinet	Fortiweb	>= 6.3.0, <= 6.3.17
Fortinet	Fortiweb	>= 6.4.0, <= 6.4.3
Fortinet	Fortirecorder Firmware	>= 2.7.0, <= 2.7.7
Fortinet	Fortirecorder Firmware	>= 6.0.0, <= 6.0.12
Fortinet	Fortirecorder Firmware	>= 6.4.0, <= 6.4.3

References

https://fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-21-218Vendor Advisory
https://fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-21-218Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 7, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-22297?

How severe is CVE-2022-22297?

CVE-2022-22297 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.22% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-22297?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST