How severe is CVE-2022-35842?

CVE-2022-35842 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 low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2022-35842 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-2022-35842?

CVE-2022-35842 primarily affects Fortinet Fortios. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-35842?

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

When was CVE-2022-35842 published?

CVE-2022-35842 was published on 2022-11-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-35842

CVE-2022-35842 is a low-severity vulnerability in Fortinet Fortios 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-200.

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-200
Affected product: Fortinet Fortios
Published: 2022-11-02
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An exposure of sensitive information to an unauthorized actor vulnerabiltiy [CWE-200] in FortiOS SSL-VPN versions 7.2.0, versions 7.0.0 through 7.0.6 and versions 6.4.0 through 6.4.9 may allow a remote unauthenticated attacker to gain information about LDAP and SAML settings configured in FortiOS.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-35842?: An exposure of sensitive information to an unauthorized actor vulnerabiltiy [CWE-200] in FortiOS SSL-VPN versions 7.2.0, versions 7.0.0 through 7.0.6 and versions 6.4.0 through 6.4.9 may allow a remote unauthenticated attacker to gain information about LDAP and SAML settings configured in FortiOS.
How severe is CVE-2022-35842?: CVE-2022-35842 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 low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2022-35842 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-2022-35842?: CVE-2022-35842 primarily affects Fortinet Fortios. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-35842?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-35842 published?: CVE-2022-35842 was published on 2022-11-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-22-223

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:o:fortinet:fortios:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:fortinet:fortios:7.2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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