Vulnerability Description
An improper certificate validation vulnerability [CWE-295] in FortiClientWindows 6.4 all versions, 7.0.0 through 7.0.7, FortiClientMac 6.4 all versions, 7.0 all versions, 7.2.0 through 7.2.4, FortiClientLinux 6.4 all versions, 7.0 all versions, 7.2.0 through 7.2.4, FortiClientAndroid 6.4 all versions, 7.0 all versions, 7.2.0 and FortiClientiOS 5.6 all versions, 6.0.0 through 6.0.1, 7.0.0 through 7.0.6 SAML SSO feature may allow an unauthenticated attacker to man-in-the-middle the communication between the FortiClient and both the service provider and the identity provider.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Fortinet | Forticlient | >= 5.0, < 7.2.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://fortiguard.fortinet.com/psirt/FG-IR-22-230Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2022-45856?
CVE-2022-45856 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.8 (MEDIUM). An improper certificate validation vulnerability [CWE-295] in FortiClientWindows 6.4 all versions, 7.0.0 through 7.0.7, FortiClientMac 6.4 all versions, 7.0 all versions, 7.2.0 through 7.2.4, FortiCli...
How severe is CVE-2022-45856?
CVE-2022-45856 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-2022-45856?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Fortinet Forticlient.