CVE-2022-27483

Name: CVE-2022-27483
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-07-19T14:15:08.5+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.2/10EPSS 2.12%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-27483 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.2/10 on the CVSS scale. A improper neutralization of special elements used in an os command ('os command injection') in Fortinet FortiManager version 7.0.0 through 7.0.3, 6.4.0 through 6.4.7, 6.2.x and 6.0.x and FortiAnalyzer version 7.0.0 through 7.0.3, version 6.4.0 through 6.4.7, 6.2.x and 6.0.x allows attacker to execute arbitrary shell code as `root` user via `diagnose system` CLI commands.. EPSS estimates a 2.12% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A improper neutralization of special elements used in an os command ('os command injection') in Fortinet FortiManager version 7.0.0 through 7.0.3, 6.4.0 through 6.4.7, 6.2.x and 6.0.x and FortiAnalyzer version 7.0.0 through 7.0.3, version 6.4.0 through 6.4.7, 6.2.x and 6.0.x allows attacker to execute arbitrary shell code as `root` user via `diagnose system` CLI commands.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.2/10

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

EPSS Probability

2.12%

79.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-78

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Fortinet	Fortianalyzer	>= 6.0.0, <= 6.0.11
Fortinet	Fortianalyzer	>= 6.2.0, <= 6.2.9
Fortinet	Fortianalyzer	>= 6.4.0, <= 6.4.7
Fortinet	Fortianalyzer	>= 7.0.0, <= 7.0.3
Fortinet	Fortimanager	>= 6.0.0, <= 6.0.11
Fortinet	Fortimanager	>= 6.2.0, <= 6.2.9
Fortinet	Fortimanager	>= 6.4.0, <= 6.4.7
Fortinet	Fortimanager	>= 7.0.0, <= 7.0.3

References

https://fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-22-049Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-22-049Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jul 19, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-27483?

How severe is CVE-2022-27483?

CVE-2022-27483 has a CVSS score of 7.2/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.12% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-27483?

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