CVE-2022-26117

Name: CVE-2022-26117
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-07-18T18:15:09.017+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 0.88%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-26117 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. An empty password in configuration file vulnerability [CWE-258] 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, 9.2.3 and below may allow an authenticated attacker to access the MySQL databases via the CLI.. EPSS estimates a 0.88% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An empty password in configuration file vulnerability [CWE-258] 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, 9.2.3 and below may allow an authenticated attacker to access the MySQL databases via the CLI.

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

0.88%

54.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-521

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
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, < 9.1.6
Fortinet	Fortinac	>= 9.2.0, < 9.2.4
Fortinet	Fortinac	8.3.7
Fortinet	Fortinac	8.5.4
Fortinet	Fortinac	8.6.0

References

https://fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-22-058Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://github.com/orangecertcc/security-research/security/advisories/GHSA-r259-5p5p-2q47Third Party Advisory
https://fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-22-058Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://github.com/orangecertcc/security-research/security/advisories/GHSA-r259-5p5p-2q47Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jul 18, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-26117?

How severe is CVE-2022-26117?

CVE-2022-26117 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.88% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-26117?

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