Vulnerability Description
An improper certificate validation vulnerability [CWE-295] in FortiOS 7.2.0 through 7.2.3, 7.0.0 through 7.0.7, 6.4 all versions, 6.2 all versions, 6.0 all versions and FortiProxy 7.0.0 through 7.0.6, 2.0 all versions, 1.2 all versions may allow a remote and unauthenticated attacker to perform a Man-in-the-Middle attack on the communication channel between the FortiOS/FortiProxy device and remote servers hosting threat feeds (when the latter are configured as Fabric connectors in FortiOS/FortiProxy)
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Fortinet | Fortiproxy | >= 1.2.0, <= 2.0.9 |
| Fortinet | Fortios | >= 6.0.0, < 7.0.8 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-22-257Vendor Advisory
- https://fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-22-257Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2022-39948?
CVE-2022-39948 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.8 (MEDIUM). An improper certificate validation vulnerability [CWE-295] in FortiOS 7.2.0 through 7.2.3, 7.0.0 through 7.0.7, 6.4 all versions, 6.2 all versions, 6.0 all versions and FortiProxy 7.0.0 through 7.0.6,...
How severe is CVE-2022-39948?
CVE-2022-39948 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2022-39948?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Fortinet Fortiproxy, Fortinet Fortios.