CVE-2022-23446

CVE-2022-23446 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Fortinet Fortiedr with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.4. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

A improper control of a resource through its lifetime in Fortinet FortiEDR version 5.0.3 and earlier allows attacker to make the whole application unresponsive via changing its root directory access permission.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-23446?
A improper control of a resource through its lifetime in Fortinet FortiEDR version 5.0.3 and earlier allows attacker to make the whole application unresponsive via changing its root directory access permission.
How severe is CVE-2022-23446?
CVE-2022-23446 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-23446 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-2022-23446?
CVE-2022-23446 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-2022-23446?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-23446 published?
CVE-2022-23446 was published on 2022-04-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (4)

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