How severe is CVE-2022-23440?

CVE-2022-23440 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-23440 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (9th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-23440?

CVE-2022-23440 primarily affects Fortinet Fortiedr. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-23440?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2022-23440 published?

CVE-2022-23440 was published on 2022-04-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-23440

CVE-2022-23440 is a high-severity vulnerability in Fortinet Fortiedr with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. 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-798.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v2: 4.6
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (9th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-798
Affected product: Fortinet Fortiedr
Published: 2022-04-06
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A use of hard-coded cryptographic key vulnerability [CWE-321] in the registration mechanism of FortiEDR collectors versions 5.0.2, 5.0.1, 5.0.0, 4.0.0 may allow a local attacker to disable and uninstall the collectors from the end-points within the same deployment.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-23440?: A use of hard-coded cryptographic key vulnerability [CWE-321] in the registration mechanism of FortiEDR collectors versions 5.0.2, 5.0.1, 5.0.0, 4.0.0 may allow a local attacker to disable and uninstall the collectors from the end-points within the same deployment.
How severe is CVE-2022-23440?: CVE-2022-23440 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-23440 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (9th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-23440?: CVE-2022-23440 primarily affects Fortinet Fortiedr. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-23440?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2022-23440 published?: CVE-2022-23440 was published on 2022-04-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-22-018

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:fortiedr:4.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:fortiedr:5.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:fortiedr:5.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:fortiedr:5.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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