CVE-2022-45857
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CVE-2022-45857 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. An incorrect user management vulnerability [CWE-286] in the FortiManager version 6.4.6 and below VDOM creation component may allow an attacker to access a FortiGate without a password via newly created VDOMs after the super_admin account is deleted.. EPSS estimates a 0.30% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An incorrect user management vulnerability [CWE-286] in the FortiManager version 6.4.6 and below VDOM creation component may allow an attacker to access a FortiGate without a password via newly created VDOMs after the super_admin account is deleted.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Fortinet | Fortimanager | >= 6.2.0, < 6.2.9 |
| Fortinet | Fortimanager | >= 6.4.0, < 6.4.8 |
| Fortinet | Fortimanager | >= 7.0.0, < 7.0.2 |
References
- https://fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-22-371Vendor Advisory
- https://fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-22-371Vendor Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
- Modified
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