How severe is CVE-2022-27484?

CVE-2022-27484 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2022-27484 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (39th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-27484?

CVE-2022-27484 affects Fortinet Fortiadc. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-27484?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2022-27484 published?

CVE-2022-27484 was published on 2022-08-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-27484

CVE-2022-27484 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Fortinet Fortiadc with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4. 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-287.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.4)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (39th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-287
Affected product: Fortinet Fortiadc
Published: 2022-08-03
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A unverified password change in Fortinet FortiADC version 6.2.0 through 6.2.3, 6.1.x, 6.0.x, 5.x.x allows an authenticated attacker to bypass the Old Password check in the password change form via a crafted HTTP request.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-27484?: A unverified password change in Fortinet FortiADC version 6.2.0 through 6.2.3, 6.1.x, 6.0.x, 5.x.x allows an authenticated attacker to bypass the Old Password check in the password change form via a crafted HTTP request.
How severe is CVE-2022-27484?: CVE-2022-27484 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2022-27484 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (39th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-27484?: CVE-2022-27484 affects Fortinet Fortiadc. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-27484?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-27484 published?: CVE-2022-27484 was published on 2022-08-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-22-055

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:fortiadc:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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