CVE-2022-40684 (GCVE-0-2022-40684)

Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2022-10-18 00:00 – Updated: 2026-01-12 21:20
VLAI? CISA KEV
Summary
An authentication bypass using an alternate path or channel [CWE-288] in Fortinet FortiOS version 7.2.0 through 7.2.1 and 7.0.0 through 7.0.6, FortiProxy version 7.2.0 and version 7.0.0 through 7.0.6 and FortiSwitchManager version 7.2.0 and 7.0.0 allows an unauthenticated atttacker to perform operations on the administrative interface via specially crafted HTTP or HTTPS requests.
Severity ?
9.8 (Critical)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:F/RL:U/RC:C
CWE
  • Execute unauthorized code or commands
Assigner
References
Impacted products
Vendor Product Version
Fortinet Fortinet FortiOS, FortiProxy, FortiSwitchManager Affected: FortiOS 7.2.1, 7.2.0, 7.0.6, 7.0.5, 7.0.4, 7.0.3, 7.0.2, 7.0.1, 7.0.0; FortiProxy 7.2.0, 7.0.6, 7.0.5, 7.0.4, 7.0.3, 7.0.2, 7.0.1, 7.0.0; FortiSwitchManager 7.2.0, 7.0.0
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CISA KEV
Known Exploited Vulnerability - GCVE BCP-07 Compliant
KEV entry ID: 7d5078d2-9fc2-443b-952b-331db33a6a5e

Vulnerability ID: CVE-2022-40684

Status: Confirmed

Status Updated: 2022-10-11 00:00 UTC

Exploited: Yes

Timestamps
First Seen: 2022-10-11
Asserted: 2022-10-11
Scope
Notes: KEV entry: Fortinet Multiple Products Authentication Bypass Vulnerability | Affected: Fortinet / Multiple Products | Description: Fortinet FortiOS, FortiProxy, and FortiSwitchManager contain an authentication bypass vulnerability that could allow an unauthenticated attacker to perform operations on the administrative interface via specially crafted HTTP or HTTPS requests. | Required action: Apply updates per vendor instructions. | Due date: 2022-11-01 | Known ransomware campaign use (KEV): Known | Notes (KEV): https://www.fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-22-377; https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-40684
Evidence

Type: Vendor Report

Signal: Successful Exploitation

Confidence: 80%

Source: cisa-kev

Details
Cwes CWE-288
Feed CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog
Product Multiple Products
Due Date 2022-11-01
Date Added 2022-10-11
Vendorproject Fortinet
Vulnerabilityname Fortinet Multiple Products Authentication Bypass Vulnerability
Knownransomwarecampaignuse Known
References
Created: 2026-02-02 12:27 UTC | Updated: 2026-02-02 12:27 UTC
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