How severe is CVE-2022-29060?

CVE-2022-29060 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-29060 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (43rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-29060?

CVE-2022-29060 primarily affects Fortinet Fortiddos. In total, 9 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-29060?

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-2022-29060 published?

CVE-2022-29060 was published on 2022-07-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-29060

CVE-2022-29060 is a high-severity vulnerability in Fortinet Fortiddos with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1. 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-798.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (43rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-798
Affected product: Fortinet Fortiddos
Published: 2022-07-19
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A use of hard-coded cryptographic key vulnerability [CWE-321] in FortiDDoS API 5.5.0 through 5.5.1, 5.4.0 through 5.4.2, 5.3.0 through 5.3.1, 5.2.0, 5.1.0 may allow an attacker who managed to retrieve the key from one device to sign JWT tokens for any device.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-29060?: A use of hard-coded cryptographic key vulnerability [CWE-321] in FortiDDoS API 5.5.0 through 5.5.1, 5.4.0 through 5.4.2, 5.3.0 through 5.3.1, 5.2.0, 5.1.0 may allow an attacker who managed to retrieve the key from one device to sign JWT tokens for any device.
How severe is CVE-2022-29060?: CVE-2022-29060 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-29060 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (43rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-29060?: CVE-2022-29060 primarily affects Fortinet Fortiddos. In total, 9 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-29060?: 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-2022-29060 published?: CVE-2022-29060 was published on 2022-07-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-22-071

Affected products (9)

cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:fortiddos:5.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:fortiddos:5.2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:fortiddos:5.3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:fortiddos:5.3.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:fortiddos:5.4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:fortiddos:5.4.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:fortiddos:5.4.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:fortiddos:5.5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:fortiddos:5.5.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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