How severe is CVE-2006-3222?

CVE-2006-3222 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2006-3222 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (76th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2006-3222?

CVE-2006-3222 primarily affects Fortinet Fortios. In total, 9 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-3222?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2006-3222 published?

CVE-2006-3222 was published on 2006-06-24 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-3222

CVE-2006-3222 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Fortinet Fortios with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (76th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Fortinet Fortios
Published: 2006-06-24
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The FTP proxy module in Fortinet FortiOS (FortiGate) before 2.80 MR12 and 3.0 MR2 allows remote attackers to bypass anti-virus scanning via the Enhanced Passive (EPSV) FTP mode.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-3222?: The FTP proxy module in Fortinet FortiOS (FortiGate) before 2.80 MR12 and 3.0 MR2 allows remote attackers to bypass anti-virus scanning via the Enhanced Passive (EPSV) FTP mode.
How severe is CVE-2006-3222?: CVE-2006-3222 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2006-3222 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (76th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-3222?: CVE-2006-3222 primarily affects Fortinet Fortios. In total, 9 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-3222?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2006-3222 published?: CVE-2006-3222 was published on 2006-06-24 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (9)

cpe:2.3:o:fortinet:fortios:2.5_0mr4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:fortinet:fortios:2.8_mr10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:fortinet:fortios:2.36:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:fortinet:fortios:2.50:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:fortinet:fortios:2.50_mr5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:fortinet:fortios:2.80:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:fortinet:fortios:3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:fortinet:fortios:3.0_beta:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:fortinet:fortios:3.0_mr1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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