CVE-2022-40684

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.

Score

CVSS 3.1 9.8 Critical

Status

Analyzed - psirt@fortinet.com

Published

2022-10-18

Last modified

2026-08-06

Known exploited (CISA KEV)

since 2022-10-11, action due 2022-11-01: Apply updates per vendor instructions.

Weaknesses

CWE-287

Affected products

• Fortinet Fortios (Fortinet)
• Fortios (Fortinet)
• Fortiproxy (Fortinet)
• Fortiswitchmanager (Fortinet)

References

• http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/169431/Fortinet-FortiOS-FortiProxy-FortiSwitchManager-Authentication-Bypass.html
• http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/171515/Fortinet-7.2.1-Authentication-Bypass.html
• https://fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-22-377
• https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2022-40684