How severe is CVE-2022-22300?

CVE-2022-22300 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2022-22300 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (55th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-22300?

CVE-2022-22300 primarily affects Fortinet Fortianalyzer. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-22300?

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

When was CVE-2022-22300 published?

CVE-2022-22300 was published on 2022-03-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-22300

CVE-2022-22300 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Fortinet Fortianalyzer with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3. 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-755.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.3)
CVSS v2: 6.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (55th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-755
Affected product: Fortinet Fortianalyzer
Published: 2022-03-01
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A improper handling of insufficient permissions or privileges in Fortinet FortiAnalyzer version 5.6.0 through 5.6.11, FortiAnalyzer version 6.0.0 through 6.0.11, FortiAnalyzer version 6.2.0 through 6.2.9, FortiAnalyzer version 6.4.0 through 6.4.7, FortiAnalyzer version 7.0.0 through 7 .0.2, FortiManager version 5.6.0 through 5.6.11, FortiManager version 6.0.0 through 6.0.11, FortiManager version 6.2.0 through 6.2.9, FortiManager version 6.4.0 through 6.4.7, FortiManager version 7.0.0 through 7.0.2 allows attacker to bypass the device policy and force the password-change action for its user.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-22300?: A improper handling of insufficient permissions or privileges in Fortinet FortiAnalyzer version 5.6.0 through 5.6.11, FortiAnalyzer version 6.0.0 through 6.0.11, FortiAnalyzer version 6.2.0 through 6.2.9, FortiAnalyzer version 6.4.0 through 6.4.7, FortiAnalyzer version 7.0.0 through 7 .0.2, FortiManager version 5.6.0 through 5.6.11, FortiManager version 6.0.0 through 6.0.11, FortiManager version 6.2.0 through 6.2.9, FortiManager version 6.4.0 through 6.4.7, FortiManager version 7.0.0 through 7.0.2 allows attacker to bypass the device policy and force the password-change action for its user.
How severe is CVE-2022-22300?: CVE-2022-22300 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2022-22300 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (55th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-22300?: CVE-2022-22300 primarily affects Fortinet Fortianalyzer. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-22300?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-22300 published?: CVE-2022-22300 was published on 2022-03-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-21-255

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:fortianalyzer:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:fortimanager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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