How severe is CVE-2022-27483?

CVE-2022-27483 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-27483 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-27483?

CVE-2022-27483 primarily affects Fortinet Fortianalyzer. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-27483?

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-2022-27483 published?

CVE-2022-27483 was published on 2022-07-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-27483

CVE-2022-27483 is a high-severity vulnerability in Fortinet Fortianalyzer with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2. 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-78.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (82nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-78
Affected product: Fortinet Fortianalyzer
Published: 2022-07-19
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A improper neutralization of special elements used in an os command ('os command injection') in Fortinet FortiManager version 7.0.0 through 7.0.3, 6.4.0 through 6.4.7, 6.2.x and 6.0.x and FortiAnalyzer version 7.0.0 through 7.0.3, version 6.4.0 through 6.4.7, 6.2.x and 6.0.x allows attacker to execute arbitrary shell code as `root` user via `diagnose system` CLI commands.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-27483?: A improper neutralization of special elements used in an os command ('os command injection') in Fortinet FortiManager version 7.0.0 through 7.0.3, 6.4.0 through 6.4.7, 6.2.x and 6.0.x and FortiAnalyzer version 7.0.0 through 7.0.3, version 6.4.0 through 6.4.7, 6.2.x and 6.0.x allows attacker to execute arbitrary shell code as `root` user via `diagnose system` CLI commands.
How severe is CVE-2022-27483?: CVE-2022-27483 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-27483 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-27483?: CVE-2022-27483 primarily affects Fortinet Fortianalyzer. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-27483?: 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-2022-27483 published?: CVE-2022-27483 was published on 2022-07-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-22-049

Affected products (2)

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

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