How severe is CVE-2022-30305?

CVE-2022-30305 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.7, rated low severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2022-30305 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (45th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-30305?

CVE-2022-30305 primarily affects Fortinet Fortideceptor. In total, 11 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-30305?

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

When was CVE-2022-30305 published?

CVE-2022-30305 was published on 2022-12-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-30305

CVE-2022-30305 is a low-severity vulnerability in Fortinet Fortideceptor with a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.7. 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-307.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 3.x base score 3.7)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (45th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-307
Affected product: Fortinet Fortideceptor
Published: 2022-12-06
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An insufficient logging [CWE-778] vulnerability in FortiSandbox versions 4.0.0 to 4.0.2, 3.2.0 to 3.2.3 and 3.1.0 to 3.1.5 and FortiDeceptor versions 4.2.0, 4.1.0 through 4.1.1, 4.0.0 through 4.0.2, 3.3.0 through 3.3.3, 3.2.0 through 3.2.2,3.1.0 through 3.1.1 and 3.0.0 through 3.0.2 may allow a remote attacker to repeatedly enter incorrect credentials without causing a log entry, and with no limit on the number of failed authentication attempts.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-30305?: An insufficient logging [CWE-778] vulnerability in FortiSandbox versions 4.0.0 to 4.0.2, 3.2.0 to 3.2.3 and 3.1.0 to 3.1.5 and FortiDeceptor versions 4.2.0, 4.1.0 through 4.1.1, 4.0.0 through 4.0.2, 3.3.0 through 3.3.3, 3.2.0 through 3.2.2,3.1.0 through 3.1.1 and 3.0.0 through 3.0.2 may allow a remote attacker to repeatedly enter incorrect credentials without causing a log entry, and with no limit on the number of failed authentication attempts.
How severe is CVE-2022-30305?: CVE-2022-30305 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.7, rated low severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2022-30305 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (45th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-30305?: CVE-2022-30305 primarily affects Fortinet Fortideceptor. In total, 11 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-30305?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-30305 published?: CVE-2022-30305 was published on 2022-12-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-21-170

Affected products (11)

cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:fortideceptor:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:fortideceptor:3.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:fortideceptor:3.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:fortideceptor:4.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:fortideceptor:4.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:fortideceptor:4.2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:fortisandbox:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:fortisandbox:3.2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:fortisandbox:3.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:fortisandbox:3.2.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:fortisandbox:3.2.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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