CVE-2022-39954
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CVE-2022-39954 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.1/10 on the CVSS scale. An improper restriction of xml external entity reference in Fortinet FortiNAC version 9.4.0 through 9.4.1, FortiNAC version 9.2.0 through 9.2.7, FortiNAC version 9.1.0 through 9.1.8, FortiNAC version 8.8.0 through 8.8.11, FortiNAC version 8.7.0 through 8.7.6, FortiNAC version 8.6.0 through 8.6.5, FortiNAC version 8.5.0 through 8.5.4, FortiNAC version 8.3.7 allows attacker to read arbitrary files or trigger a denial of service via specifically crafted XML documents.. EPSS estimates a 0.55% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An improper restriction of xml external entity reference in Fortinet FortiNAC version 9.4.0 through 9.4.1, FortiNAC version 9.2.0 through 9.2.7, FortiNAC version 9.1.0 through 9.1.8, FortiNAC version 8.8.0 through 8.8.11, FortiNAC version 8.7.0 through 8.7.6, FortiNAC version 8.6.0 through 8.6.5, FortiNAC version 8.5.0 through 8.5.4, FortiNAC version 8.3.7 allows attacker to read arbitrary files or trigger a denial of service via specifically crafted XML documents.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Fortinet | Fortinac | >= 8.3.7, <= 9.2.7 |
| Fortinet | Fortinac | >= 9.4.0, < 9.4.2 |
| Fortinet | Fortinac-F | < 7.2.0 |
References
- https://fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-22-304Vendor Advisory
- https://fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-22-304Vendor Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
- Modified
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