How severe is CVE-2022-27490?

CVE-2022-27490 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-2022-27490 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (37th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-27490?

CVE-2022-27490 primarily affects Fortinet Fortianalyzer. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-27490?

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

When was CVE-2022-27490 published?

CVE-2022-27490 was published on 2023-03-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-27490

CVE-2022-27490 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Fortinet Fortianalyzer 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-200.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.4)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (37th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-200
Affected product: Fortinet Fortianalyzer
Published: 2023-03-07
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A exposure of sensitive information to an unauthorized actor in Fortinet FortiManager version 6.0.0 through 6.0.4, FortiAnalyzer version 6.0.0 through 6.0.4, FortiPortal version 6.0.0 through 6.0.9, 5.3.0 through 5.3.8, 5.2.x, 5.1.0, 5.0.x, 4.2.x, 4.1.x, FortiSwitch version 7.0.0 through 7.0.4, 6.4.0 through 6.4.10, 6.2.x, 6.0.x allows an attacker which has obtained access to a restricted administrative account to obtain sensitive information via `diagnose debug` commands.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-27490?: A exposure of sensitive information to an unauthorized actor in Fortinet FortiManager version 6.0.0 through 6.0.4, FortiAnalyzer version 6.0.0 through 6.0.4, FortiPortal version 6.0.0 through 6.0.9, 5.3.0 through 5.3.8, 5.2.x, 5.1.0, 5.0.x, 4.2.x, 4.1.x, FortiSwitch version 7.0.0 through 7.0.4, 6.4.0 through 6.4.10, 6.2.x, 6.0.x allows an attacker which has obtained access to a restricted administrative account to obtain sensitive information via `diagnose debug` commands.
How severe is CVE-2022-27490?: CVE-2022-27490 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-2022-27490 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (37th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-27490?: CVE-2022-27490 primarily affects Fortinet Fortianalyzer. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-27490?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-27490 published?: CVE-2022-27490 was published on 2023-03-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-18-232

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:fortianalyzer:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:fortimanager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:fortiportal:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:fortinet:fortiswitch:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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