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MEDIUM · 6.5

CVE-2022-45857

An incorrect user management vulnerability [CWE-286] in the FortiManager version 6.4.6 and below VDOM creation component may allow an attacker to access a FortiGate without a password via newly create...

Vulnerability Description

An incorrect user management vulnerability [CWE-286] in the FortiManager version 6.4.6 and below VDOM creation component may allow an attacker to access a FortiGate without a password via newly created VDOMs after the super_admin account is deleted.

CVSS Score

6.5

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:H/PR:H/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:H
Attack Vector
ADJACENT_NETWORK
Attack Complexity
HIGH
Privileges Required
HIGH
User Interaction
REQUIRED
Scope
CHANGED
Confidentiality
LOW
Integrity
LOW
Availability
HIGH

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
FortinetFortimanager>= 6.2.0, < 6.2.9

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-286

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2022-45857?

CVE-2022-45857 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). An incorrect user management vulnerability [CWE-286] in the FortiManager version 6.4.6 and below VDOM creation component may allow an attacker to access a FortiGate without a password via newly create...

How severe is CVE-2022-45857?

CVE-2022-45857 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2022-45857?

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