CVE-2022-35842

Name: CVE-2022-35842
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-11-02T12:15:53.377+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 0.61%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-35842 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. An exposure of sensitive information to an unauthorized actor vulnerabiltiy [CWE-200] in FortiOS SSL-VPN versions 7.2.0, versions 7.0.0 through 7.0.6 and versions 6.4.0 through 6.4.9 may allow a remote unauthenticated attacker to gain information about LDAP and SAML settings configured in FortiOS.. EPSS estimates a 0.61% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An exposure of sensitive information to an unauthorized actor vulnerabiltiy [CWE-200] in FortiOS SSL-VPN versions 7.2.0, versions 7.0.0 through 7.0.6 and versions 6.4.0 through 6.4.9 may allow a remote unauthenticated attacker to gain information about LDAP and SAML settings configured in FortiOS.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.61%

44.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-200

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Fortinet	Fortios	>= 6.4.0, <= 6.4.9
Fortinet	Fortios	>= 7.0.0, <= 7.0.6
Fortinet	Fortios	7.2.0

References

https://fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-22-223Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-22-223Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Nov 2, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-35842?

How severe is CVE-2022-35842?

CVE-2022-35842 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.61% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-35842?

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