CVE-2022-35851

Name: CVE-2022-35851
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-11-02T12:15:53.57+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.4/10EPSS 0.45%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-35851 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.4/10 on the CVSS scale. An improper neutralization of input during web page generation vulnerability [CWE-79] in FortiADC management interface 7.1.0 may allow a remote and authenticated attacker to trigger a stored cross site scripting (XSS) attack via configuring a specially crafted IP Address.. EPSS estimates a 0.45% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An improper neutralization of input during web page generation vulnerability [CWE-79] in FortiADC management interface 7.1.0 may allow a remote and authenticated attacker to trigger a stored cross site scripting (XSS) attack via configuring a specially crafted IP Address.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.4/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.45%

35.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Fortinet	Fortiadc	7.1.0

References

https://fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-22-314Vendor Advisory
https://fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-22-314Vendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-35851?

How severe is CVE-2022-35851?

CVE-2022-35851 has a CVSS score of 5.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.45% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-35851?

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