CVE-2022-26114

Name: CVE-2022-26114
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-09-06T16:15:08.47+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 0.39%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-26114 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. An improper neutralization of input during web page generation vulnerability [CWE-79] in the Webmail of FortiMail before 7.2.0 may allow an unauthenticated attacker to trigger a cross-site scripting (XSS) attack via sending specially crafted mail messages.. EPSS estimates a 0.39% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An improper neutralization of input during web page generation vulnerability [CWE-79] in the Webmail of FortiMail before 7.2.0 may allow an unauthenticated attacker to trigger a cross-site scripting (XSS) attack via sending specially crafted mail messages.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.1/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.39%

30.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Fortinet	Fortimail	< 7.2.0

References

https://fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-21-045Vendor Advisory
https://fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-21-045Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 6, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-26114?

How severe is CVE-2022-26114?

CVE-2022-26114 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.39% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-26114?

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