CVE-2022-22301

Name: CVE-2022-22301
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-03-02T10:15:07.983+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.27%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-22301 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. An improper neutralization of special elements used in an OS Command vulnerability [CWE-78] in FortiAP-C console 5.4.0 through 5.4.3, 5.2.0 through 5.2.1 may allow an authenticated attacker to execute unauthorized commands by running CLI commands with specifically crafted arguments.. EPSS estimates a 0.27% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An improper neutralization of special elements used in an OS Command vulnerability [CWE-78] in FortiAP-C console 5.4.0 through 5.4.3, 5.2.0 through 5.2.1 may allow an authenticated attacker to execute unauthorized commands by running CLI commands with specifically crafted arguments.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.27%

19.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-78

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Fortinet	Fortiap-C	5.2.0
Fortinet	Fortiap-C	5.2.1
Fortinet	Fortiap-C	5.4.0
Fortinet	Fortiap-C	5.4.1
Fortinet	Fortiap-C	5.4.2
Fortinet	Fortiap-C	5.4.3

References

https://fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-21-227Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-21-227Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 2, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-22301?

How severe is CVE-2022-22301?

CVE-2022-22301 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.27% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-22301?

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