CVE-2022-45860

Name: CVE-2022-45860
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-05-03T22:15:15.67+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 0.49%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-45860 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. A weak authentication vulnerability [CWE-1390] in FortiNAC-F version 7.2.0, FortiNAC version 9.4.2 and below, 9.2 all versions, 9.1 all versions, 8.8 all versions, 8.7 all versions in device registration page may allow an unauthenticated attacker to perform password spraying attacks with an increased chance of success.. EPSS estimates a 0.49% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A weak authentication vulnerability [CWE-1390] in FortiNAC-F version 7.2.0, FortiNAC version 9.4.2 and below, 9.2 all versions, 9.1 all versions, 8.8 all versions, 8.7 all versions in device registration page may allow an unauthenticated attacker to perform password spraying attacks with an increased chance of success.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.49%

38.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Fortinet	Fortinac	>= 8.7.0, <= 9.2.6
Fortinet	Fortinac	>= 9.4.0, < 9.4.2
Fortinet	Fortinac-F	7.2.0

References

https://fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-22-464Vendor Advisory
https://fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-22-464Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: May 3, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-45860?

How severe is CVE-2022-45860?

CVE-2022-45860 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.49% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-45860?

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