How severe is CVE-2022-29057?

CVE-2022-29057 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 user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2022-29057 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-2022-29057?

CVE-2022-29057 primarily affects Fortinet Fortiedr. In total, 10 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-29057?

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

When was CVE-2022-29057 published?

CVE-2022-29057 was published on 2022-07-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-29057

CVE-2022-29057 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Fortinet Fortiedr 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-79.

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-79
Affected product: Fortinet Fortiedr
Published: 2022-07-19
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A improper neutralization of input during web page generation ('cross-site scripting') in Fortinet FortiEDR version 5.1.0, 5.0.0 through 5.0.3 Patch 6 and 4.0.0 allows a remote authenticated attacker to perform a reflected cross site scripting attack (XSS) by injecting malicious payload into the Management Console via various endpoints.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-29057?: A improper neutralization of input during web page generation ('cross-site scripting') in Fortinet FortiEDR version 5.1.0, 5.0.0 through 5.0.3 Patch 6 and 4.0.0 allows a remote authenticated attacker to perform a reflected cross site scripting attack (XSS) by injecting malicious payload into the Management Console via various endpoints.
How severe is CVE-2022-29057?: CVE-2022-29057 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 user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2022-29057 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-2022-29057?: CVE-2022-29057 primarily affects Fortinet Fortiedr. In total, 10 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-29057?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-29057 published?: CVE-2022-29057 was published on 2022-07-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-22-077

Affected products (10)

cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:fortiedr:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:fortiedr:4.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:fortiedr:5.0.3:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:fortiedr:5.0.3:patch1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:fortiedr:5.0.3:patch2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:fortiedr:5.0.3:patch3:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:fortiedr:5.0.3:patch4:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:fortiedr:5.0.3:patch5:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:fortiedr:5.0.3:patch6:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:fortiedr:5.1.0:-:*:*:*:*:*:*

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