How severe is CVE-2022-27485?

CVE-2022-27485 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2022-27485 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (48th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-27485?

CVE-2022-27485 primarily affects Fortinet Fortisandbox. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-27485?

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

When was CVE-2022-27485 published?

CVE-2022-27485 was published on 2023-04-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-27485

CVE-2022-27485 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Fortinet Fortisandbox with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. 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-89.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (48th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-89
Affected product: Fortinet Fortisandbox
Published: 2023-04-11
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A improper neutralization of special elements used in an sql command ('sql injection') vulnerability [CWE-89] in Fortinet FortiSandbox version 4.2.0, 4.0.0 through 4.0.2, 3.2.0 through 3.2.3, 3.1.x and 3.0.x allows a remote and authenticated attacker with read permission to retrieve arbitrary files from the underlying Linux system via a crafted HTTP request.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-27485?: A improper neutralization of special elements used in an sql command ('sql injection') vulnerability [CWE-89] in Fortinet FortiSandbox version 4.2.0, 4.0.0 through 4.0.2, 3.2.0 through 3.2.3, 3.1.x and 3.0.x allows a remote and authenticated attacker with read permission to retrieve arbitrary files from the underlying Linux system via a crafted HTTP request.
How severe is CVE-2022-27485?: CVE-2022-27485 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2022-27485 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (48th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-27485?: CVE-2022-27485 primarily affects Fortinet Fortisandbox. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-27485?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-27485 published?: CVE-2022-27485 was published on 2023-04-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-22-060

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:fortisandbox:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:fortisandbox:4.2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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