How severe is CVE-2022-30298?

CVE-2022-30298 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.0, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-30298 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (10th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-30298?

CVE-2022-30298 primarily affects Fortinet Fortisoar. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-30298?

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-2022-30298 published?

CVE-2022-30298 was published on 2022-09-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-30298

CVE-2022-30298 is a high-severity vulnerability in Fortinet Fortisoar with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.0. 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-269.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (10th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-269
Affected product: Fortinet Fortisoar
Published: 2022-09-06
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An improper privilege management vulnerability [CWE-269] in Fortinet FortiSOAR before 7.2.1 allows a GUI user who has already found a way to modify system files (via another, unrelated and hypothetical exploit) to execute arbitrary Python commands as root.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-30298?: An improper privilege management vulnerability [CWE-269] in Fortinet FortiSOAR before 7.2.1 allows a GUI user who has already found a way to modify system files (via another, unrelated and hypothetical exploit) to execute arbitrary Python commands as root.
How severe is CVE-2022-30298?: CVE-2022-30298 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.0, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-30298 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (10th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-30298?: CVE-2022-30298 primarily affects Fortinet Fortisoar. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-30298?: 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-2022-30298 published?: CVE-2022-30298 was published on 2022-09-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-22-152

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:fortisoar:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:fortisoar:7.2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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