CVE-2022-22297
CVE-2022-22297 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Fortinet Fortiweb with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-792.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (13th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-792
- Affected product: Fortinet Fortiweb
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
An incomplete filtering of one or more instances of special elements vulnerability [CWE-792] in the command line interpreter of FortiWeb version 6.4.0 through 6.4.1, FortiWeb version 6.3.0 through 6.3.17, FortiWeb all versions 6.2, FortiWeb all versions 6.1, FortiWeb all versions 6.0, FortiRecorder version 6.4.0 through 6.4.3, FortiRecorder all versions 6.0, FortiRecorder all versions 2.7 may allow an authenticated user to read arbitrary files via specially crafted command arguments.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2022-22297?
- An incomplete filtering of one or more instances of special elements vulnerability [CWE-792] in the command line interpreter of FortiWeb version 6.4.0 through 6.4.1, FortiWeb version 6.3.0 through 6.3.17, FortiWeb all versions 6.2, FortiWeb all versions 6.1, FortiWeb all versions 6.0, FortiRecorder version 6.4.0 through 6.4.3, FortiRecorder all versions 6.0, FortiRecorder all versions 2.7 may allow an authenticated user to read arbitrary files via specially crafted command arguments.
- How severe is CVE-2022-22297?
- CVE-2022-22297 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2022-22297 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (13th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2022-22297?
- CVE-2022-22297 primarily affects Fortinet Fortiweb. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2022-22297?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2022-22297 published?
- CVE-2022-22297 was published on 2023-03-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (2)
- cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:fortiweb:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:fortinet:fortirecorder_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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