CVE-2022-45857

Name: CVE-2022-45857
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-01-05T08:15:08.8+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 0.30%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

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

7.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.30%

22.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-286

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

Published: Jan 5, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-45857?

How severe is CVE-2022-45857?

CVE-2022-45857 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.30% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-45857?

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