MEDIUM · 5.0

CVE-2022-43947

An improper restriction of excessive authentication attempts vulnerability [CWE-307] in Fortinet FortiOS version 7.2.0 through 7.2.3 and before 7.0.10, FortiProxy version 7.2.0 through 7.2.2 and befor...

Vulnerability Description

An improper restriction of excessive authentication attempts vulnerability [CWE-307] in Fortinet FortiOS version 7.2.0 through 7.2.3 and before 7.0.10, FortiProxy version 7.2.0 through 7.2.2 and before 7.0.8 administrative interface allows an attacker with a valid user account to perform brute-force attacks on other user accounts via injecting valid login sessions.

CVSS Score

5.0

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L
Attack Vector
NETWORK
Attack Complexity
HIGH
Privileges Required
LOW
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
LOW
Integrity
LOW
Availability
LOW

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
FortinetFortiproxy>= 1.0.0, <= 2.0.9
FortinetFortios>= 6.2.0, < 6.4.13

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2022-43947?

CVE-2022-43947 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). An improper restriction of excessive authentication attempts vulnerability [CWE-307] in Fortinet FortiOS version 7.2.0 through 7.2.3 and before 7.0.10, FortiProxy version 7.2.0 through 7.2.2 and befor...

How severe is CVE-2022-43947?

CVE-2022-43947 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2022-43947?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Fortinet Fortiproxy, Fortinet Fortios.