CVE-2022-38372

Name: CVE-2022-38372
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-11-02T12:15:53.8+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.7/10EPSS 0.18%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-38372 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.7/10 on the CVSS scale. A hidden functionality vulnerability [CWE-1242] in FortiTester CLI 2.3.0 through 3.9.1, 4.0.0 through 4.2.0, 7.0.0 through 7.1.0 may allow a local, privileged user to obtain a root shell on the device via an undocumented command.. EPSS estimates a 0.18% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A hidden functionality vulnerability [CWE-1242] in FortiTester CLI 2.3.0 through 3.9.1, 4.0.0 through 4.2.0, 7.0.0 through 7.1.0 may allow a local, privileged user to obtain a root shell on the device via an undocumented command.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.7/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.18%

7.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Fortinet	Fortitester	>= 2.3.0, <= 3.9.1
Fortinet	Fortitester	>= 4.0.0, <= 4.2.0
Fortinet	Fortitester	7.0.0
Fortinet	Fortitester	7.1.0

References

https://fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-22-283Vendor Advisory
https://fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-22-283Vendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-38372?

How severe is CVE-2022-38372?

CVE-2022-38372 has a CVSS score of 6.7/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.18% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-38372?

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