CVE-2022-22301 — HIGH (7.8)

Vulnerability Description

An improper neutralization of special elements used in an OS Command vulnerability [CWE-78] in FortiAP-C console 5.4.0 through 5.4.3, 5.2.0 through 5.2.1 may allow an authenticated attacker to execute unauthorized commands by running CLI commands with specifically crafted arguments.

CVSS Score

7.8

HIGH

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

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Fortinet	Fortiap-C	5.2.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-78

References

https://fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-21-227PatchVendor Advisory
https://fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-21-227PatchVendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2022-22301?

CVE-2022-22301 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). An improper neutralization of special elements used in an OS Command vulnerability [CWE-78] in FortiAP-C console 5.4.0 through 5.4.3, 5.2.0 through 5.2.1 may allow an authenticated attacker to execute...

How severe is CVE-2022-22301?

CVE-2022-22301 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2022-22301?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Fortinet Fortiap-C.