How severe is CVE-2022-23441?

CVE-2022-23441 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.1, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2022-23441 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-2022-23441?

CVE-2022-23441 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-2022-23441?

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

When was CVE-2022-23441 published?

CVE-2022-23441 was published on 2022-04-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-23441

CVE-2022-23441 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Fortinet Fortiedr with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.1. 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: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.1)
CVSS v2: 6.4
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (55th 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 FortiEDR versions 5.0.2, 5.0.1, 5.0.0, 4.0.0 may allow an unauthenticated attacker on the network to disguise as and forge messages from other collectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-23441?: A use of hard-coded cryptographic key vulnerability [CWE-321] in FortiEDR versions 5.0.2, 5.0.1, 5.0.0, 4.0.0 may allow an unauthenticated attacker on the network to disguise as and forge messages from other collectors.
How severe is CVE-2022-23441?: CVE-2022-23441 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.1, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2022-23441 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-2022-23441?: CVE-2022-23441 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-2022-23441?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2022-23441 published?: CVE-2022-23441 was published on 2022-04-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-22-019

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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