CVE-2022-33869

Name: CVE-2022-33869
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-02-16T19:15:12.667+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 1.28%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-33869 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. An improper neutralization of special elements used in an OS command vulnerability [CWE-78] in the management interface of FortiWAN 4.0.0 through 4.5.9 may allow an authenticated attacker to execute unauthorized commands via specifically crafted arguments to existing commands.. EPSS estimates a 1.28% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An improper neutralization of special elements used in an OS command vulnerability [CWE-78] in the management interface of FortiWAN 4.0.0 through 4.5.9 may allow an authenticated attacker to execute unauthorized commands via specifically crafted arguments to existing commands.

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

1.28%

66.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Fortinet	Fortiwan	>= 4.0.0, <= 4.0.6
Fortinet	Fortiwan	>= 4.5.0, < 4.5.10
Fortinet	Fortiwan	4.1.1
Fortinet	Fortiwan	4.1.2
Fortinet	Fortiwan	4.1.3
Fortinet	Fortiwan	4.2.1
Fortinet	Fortiwan	4.2.2
Fortinet	Fortiwan	4.2.5
Fortinet	Fortiwan	4.2.6
Fortinet	Fortiwan	4.2.7
Fortinet	Fortiwan	4.3.0
Fortinet	Fortiwan	4.3.1
Fortinet	Fortiwan	4.4.0
Fortinet	Fortiwan	4.4.1

References

https://fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-22-157Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-22-157Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Feb 16, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-33869?

How severe is CVE-2022-33869?

CVE-2022-33869 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.28% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-33869?

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