How severe is CVE-2022-26119?

CVE-2022-26119 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-2022-26119 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-2022-26119?

CVE-2022-26119 primarily affects Fortinet Fortisiem. In total, 10 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-26119?

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-2022-26119 published?

CVE-2022-26119 was published on 2022-11-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-26119

CVE-2022-26119 is a high-severity vulnerability in Fortinet Fortisiem 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)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (9th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-798
Affected product: Fortinet Fortisiem
Published: 2022-11-02
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A improper authentication vulnerability in Fortinet FortiSIEM before 6.5.0 allows a local attacker with CLI access to perform operations on the Glassfish server directly via a hardcoded password.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-26119?: A improper authentication vulnerability in Fortinet FortiSIEM before 6.5.0 allows a local attacker with CLI access to perform operations on the Glassfish server directly via a hardcoded password.
How severe is CVE-2022-26119?: CVE-2022-26119 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-2022-26119 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-2022-26119?: CVE-2022-26119 primarily affects Fortinet Fortisiem. In total, 10 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-26119?: 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-2022-26119 published?: CVE-2022-26119 was published on 2022-11-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-22-064

Affected products (10)

cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:fortisiem:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:fortisiem:5.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:fortisiem:5.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:fortisiem:5.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:fortisiem:5.2.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:fortisiem:5.4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:fortisiem:6.2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:fortisiem:6.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:fortisiem:6.4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:fortisiem:6.4.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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