CVE-2022-26120

Name: CVE-2022-26120
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-07-18T18:15:09.12+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 0.56%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-26120 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Multiple improper neutralization of special elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerabilities [CWE-89] in FortiADC management interface 7.0.0 through 7.0.1, 5.0.0 through 6.2.2 may allow an authenticated attacker to execute unauthorized code or commands via specifically crafted HTTP requests.. EPSS estimates a 0.56% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Multiple improper neutralization of special elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerabilities [CWE-89] in FortiADC management interface 7.0.0 through 7.0.1, 5.0.0 through 6.2.2 may allow an authenticated attacker to execute unauthorized code or commands via specifically crafted HTTP requests.

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

0.56%

42.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-89

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Fortinet	Fortiadc	>= 5.0.0, < 6.2.3
Fortinet	Fortiadc	7.0.0
Fortinet	Fortiadc	7.0.1

References

https://fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-22-051Vendor Advisory
https://fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-22-051Vendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-26120?

How severe is CVE-2022-26120?

CVE-2022-26120 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.56% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-26120?

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Source: NVD / NIST