How severe is CVE-2022-30301?

CVE-2022-30301 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-2022-30301 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (14th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-30301?

CVE-2022-30301 primarily affects Fortinet Fortiap-u. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-30301?

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-2022-30301 published?

CVE-2022-30301 was published on 2022-07-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-30301

CVE-2022-30301 is a high-severity vulnerability in Fortinet Fortiap-u 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-22.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (14th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Fortinet Fortiap-u
Published: 2022-07-19
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A path traversal vulnerability [CWE-22] in FortiAP-U CLI 6.2.0 through 6.2.3, 6.0.0 through 6.0.4, 5.4.0 through 5.4.6 may allow an admin user to delete and access unauthorized files and data via specifically crafted CLI commands.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-30301?: A path traversal vulnerability [CWE-22] in FortiAP-U CLI 6.2.0 through 6.2.3, 6.0.0 through 6.0.4, 5.4.0 through 5.4.6 may allow an admin user to delete and access unauthorized files and data via specifically crafted CLI commands.
How severe is CVE-2022-30301?: CVE-2022-30301 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-2022-30301 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (14th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-30301?: CVE-2022-30301 primarily affects Fortinet Fortiap-u. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-30301?: 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-2022-30301 published?: CVE-2022-30301 was published on 2022-07-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-22-109

Affected products (6)

cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:fortiap-u:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:fortiap-u:5.4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:fortiap-u:5.4.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:fortiap-u:5.4.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:fortiap-u:5.4.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:fortiap-u:5.4.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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