How severe is CVE-2022-22298?

CVE-2022-22298 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.7, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-22298 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (36th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-22298?

CVE-2022-22298 primarily affects Fortinet Fortiisolator. In total, 12 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-22298?

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

When was CVE-2022-22298 published?

CVE-2022-22298 was published on 2023-10-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-22298

CVE-2022-22298 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Fortinet Fortiisolator with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.7. 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-78.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.7)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (36th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-78
Affected product: Fortinet Fortiisolator
Published: 2023-10-10
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A improper neutralization of special elements used in an os command ('os command injection') in Fortinet FortiIsolator version 1.0.0, FortiIsolator version 1.1.0, FortiIsolator version 1.2.0 through 1.2.2, FortiIsolator version 2.0.0 through 2.0.1, FortiIsolator version 2.1.0 through 2.1.2, FortiIsolator version 2.2.0, FortiIsolator version 2.3.0 through 2.3.4 allows attacker to execute arbitrary OS commands in the underlying shell via specially crafted input parameters.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-22298?: A improper neutralization of special elements used in an os command ('os command injection') in Fortinet FortiIsolator version 1.0.0, FortiIsolator version 1.1.0, FortiIsolator version 1.2.0 through 1.2.2, FortiIsolator version 2.0.0 through 2.0.1, FortiIsolator version 2.1.0 through 2.1.2, FortiIsolator version 2.2.0, FortiIsolator version 2.3.0 through 2.3.4 allows attacker to execute arbitrary OS commands in the underlying shell via specially crafted input parameters.
How severe is CVE-2022-22298?: CVE-2022-22298 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.7, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-22298 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (36th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-22298?: CVE-2022-22298 primarily affects Fortinet Fortiisolator. In total, 12 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-22298?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-22298 published?: CVE-2022-22298 was published on 2023-10-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-21-233

Affected products (12)

cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:fortiisolator:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:fortiisolator:1.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:fortiisolator:1.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:fortiisolator:1.2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:fortiisolator:1.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:fortiisolator:1.2.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:fortiisolator:2.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:fortiisolator:2.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:fortiisolator:2.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:fortiisolator:2.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:fortiisolator:2.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:fortiisolator:2.2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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