How severe is CVE-2022-29058?

CVE-2022-29058 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-29058 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (38th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-29058?

CVE-2022-29058 primarily affects Fortinet Fortiap. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-29058?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2022-29058 published?

CVE-2022-29058 was published on 2022-09-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-29058

CVE-2022-29058 is a high-severity vulnerability in Fortinet Fortiap with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. 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: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (38th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-89
Affected product: Fortinet Fortiap
Published: 2022-09-06
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An improper neutralization of special elements [CWE-89] used in an OS command vulnerability [CWE-78] in the command line interpreter of FortiAP 6.0.0 through 6.4.7, 7.0.0 through 7.0.3, 7.2.0, FortiAP-S 6.0.0 through 6.4.7, FortiAP-W2 6.0.0 through 6.4.7, 7.0.0 through 7.0.3, 7.2.0 and FortiAP-U 5.4.0 through 6.2.3 may allow an authenticated attacker to execute unauthorized commands via specifically crafted arguments to existing commands.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-29058?: An improper neutralization of special elements [CWE-89] used in an OS command vulnerability [CWE-78] in the command line interpreter of FortiAP 6.0.0 through 6.4.7, 7.0.0 through 7.0.3, 7.2.0, FortiAP-S 6.0.0 through 6.4.7, FortiAP-W2 6.0.0 through 6.4.7, 7.0.0 through 7.0.3, 7.2.0 and FortiAP-U 5.4.0 through 6.2.3 may allow an authenticated attacker to execute unauthorized commands via specifically crafted arguments to existing commands.
How severe is CVE-2022-29058?: CVE-2022-29058 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-29058 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (38th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-29058?: CVE-2022-29058 primarily affects Fortinet Fortiap. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-29058?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2022-29058 published?: CVE-2022-29058 was published on 2022-09-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-21-163

Affected products (6)

cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:fortiap:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:fortiap:7.2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:fortiap-s:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:fortiap-u:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:fortiap-w2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:fortiap-w2:7.2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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