CVE-2022-26116

Name: CVE-2022-26116
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-05-11T08:15:06.687+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 0.76%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-26116 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Multiple improper neutralization of special elements used in SQL commands ('SQL Injection') vulnerability [CWE-89] in FortiNAC version 8.3.7 and below, 8.5.2 and below, 8.5.4, 8.6.0, 8.6.5 and below, 8.7.6 and below, 8.8.11 and below, 9.1.5 and below, 9.2.2 and below may allow an authenticated attacker to execute unauthorized code or commands via specifically crafted strings parameters.. EPSS estimates a 0.76% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Multiple improper neutralization of special elements used in SQL commands ('SQL Injection') vulnerability [CWE-89] in FortiNAC version 8.3.7 and below, 8.5.2 and below, 8.5.4, 8.6.0, 8.6.5 and below, 8.7.6 and below, 8.8.11 and below, 9.1.5 and below, 9.2.2 and below may allow an authenticated attacker to execute unauthorized code or commands via specifically crafted strings parameters.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.76%

50.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-89

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Fortinet	Fortinac	<= 8.3.7
Fortinet	Fortinac	>= 8.5.0, <= 8.5.2
Fortinet	Fortinac	>= 8.6.2, <= 8.6.5
Fortinet	Fortinac	>= 8.7.0, <= 8.7.6
Fortinet	Fortinac	>= 8.8.0, <= 8.8.11
Fortinet	Fortinac	>= 9.1.0, <= 9.1.5
Fortinet	Fortinac	>= 9.2.0, <= 9.2.2
Fortinet	Fortinac	8.5.4
Fortinet	Fortinac	8.6.0

References

https://fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-22-062Vendor Advisory
https://fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-22-062Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: May 11, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-26116?

How severe is CVE-2022-26116?

CVE-2022-26116 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.76% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-26116?

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Source: NVD / NIST