How severe is CVE-2022-27486?

CVE-2022-27486 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.6, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-27486 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (52nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-27486?

CVE-2022-27486 primarily affects Fortinet Fortiddos. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-27486?

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

Does CVE-2022-27486 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2022-27486 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2022-31987.

When was CVE-2022-27486 published?

CVE-2022-27486 was published on 2024-08-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-27486

CVE-2022-27486 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Fortinet Fortiddos with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.6. 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: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.6)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (52nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2022-31987
Weakness: CWE-78
Affected product: Fortinet Fortiddos
Published: 2024-08-13
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A improper neutralization of special elements used in an os command ('os command injection') in Fortinet FortiDDoS version 5.5.0 through 5.5.1, 5.4.2 through 5.4.0, 5.3.0 through 5.3.1, 5.2.0, 5.1.0, 5.0.0, 4.7.0, 4.6.0 and 4.5.0 and FortiDDoS-F version 6.3.0 through 6.3.1, 6.2.0 through 6.2.2, 6.1.0 through 6.1.4 allows an authenticated attacker to execute shell code as `root` via `execute` CLI commands.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-27486?: A improper neutralization of special elements used in an os command ('os command injection') in Fortinet FortiDDoS version 5.5.0 through 5.5.1, 5.4.2 through 5.4.0, 5.3.0 through 5.3.1, 5.2.0, 5.1.0, 5.0.0, 4.7.0, 4.6.0 and 4.5.0 and FortiDDoS-F version 6.3.0 through 6.3.1, 6.2.0 through 6.2.2, 6.1.0 through 6.1.4 allows an authenticated attacker to execute shell code as `root` via `execute` CLI commands.
How severe is CVE-2022-27486?: CVE-2022-27486 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.6, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-27486 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (52nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-27486?: CVE-2022-27486 primarily affects Fortinet Fortiddos. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-27486?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2022-27486 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2022-27486 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2022-31987.
When was CVE-2022-27486 published?: CVE-2022-27486 was published on 2024-08-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-22-047

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:fortiddos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:fortiddos:5.7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:fortiddos-f:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:fortiddos-f:6.5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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