CVE-2022-22302

Name: CVE-2022-22302
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-07-11T09:15:09.073+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

LOWCVSS 3.3/10EPSS 0.29%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-22302 is a low-severity vulnerability rated 3.3/10 on the CVSS scale. A clear text storage of sensitive information (CWE-312) vulnerability in both FortiGate version 6.4.0 through 6.4.1, 6.2.0 through 6.2.9 and 6.0.0 through 6.0.13 and FortiAuthenticator version 5.5.0 and all versions of 6.1 and 6.0 may allow a local unauthorized party to retrieve the Fortinet private keys used to establish secure communication with both Apple Push Notification and Google Cloud Messaging services, via accessing the files on the filesystem.. EPSS estimates a 0.29% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A clear text storage of sensitive information (CWE-312) vulnerability in both FortiGate version 6.4.0 through 6.4.1, 6.2.0 through 6.2.9 and 6.0.0 through 6.0.13 and FortiAuthenticator version 5.5.0 and all versions of 6.1 and 6.0 may allow a local unauthorized party to retrieve the Fortinet private keys used to establish secure communication with both Apple Push Notification and Google Cloud Messaging services, via accessing the files on the filesystem.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

3.3/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.29%

20.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Fortinet	Fortiauthenticator	>= 6.0.0, <= 6.0.4
Fortinet	Fortiauthenticator	5.5.0
Fortinet	Fortiauthenticator	6.1.0
Fortinet	Fortios	>= 6.0.0, <= 6.0.13
Fortinet	Fortios	>= 6.2.0, <= 6.2.9
Fortinet	Fortios	6.4.0
Fortinet	Fortios	6.4.1

References

https://fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-20-014Vendor Advisory
https://fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-20-014Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jul 11, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-22302?

How severe is CVE-2022-22302?

CVE-2022-22302 has a CVSS score of 3.3/10 (LOW severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.29% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-22302?

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