How severe is CVE-2022-22303?

CVE-2022-22303 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 2.8, rated low severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2022-22303 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (11th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-22303?

CVE-2022-22303 affects Fortinet Fortimanager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-22303?

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

When was CVE-2022-22303 published?

CVE-2022-22303 was published on 2022-03-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-22303

CVE-2022-22303 is a low-severity vulnerability in Fortinet Fortimanager with a CVSS 3.x base score of 2.8. 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-200.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 3.x base score 2.8)
CVSS v2: 2.1
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (11th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-200
Affected product: Fortinet Fortimanager
Published: 2022-03-02
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An exposure of sensitive system information to an unauthorized control sphere vulnerability [CWE-497] in FortiManager versions prior to 7.0.2, 6.4.7 and 6.2.9 may allow a low privileged authenticated user to gain access to the FortiGate users credentials via the config conflict file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-22303?: An exposure of sensitive system information to an unauthorized control sphere vulnerability [CWE-497] in FortiManager versions prior to 7.0.2, 6.4.7 and 6.2.9 may allow a low privileged authenticated user to gain access to the FortiGate users credentials via the config conflict file.
How severe is CVE-2022-22303?: CVE-2022-22303 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 2.8, rated low severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2022-22303 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (11th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-22303?: CVE-2022-22303 affects Fortinet Fortimanager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-22303?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-22303 published?: CVE-2022-22303 was published on 2022-03-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-21-165

Affected products (1)

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

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