How severe is CVE-2022-35845?

CVE-2022-35845 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-2022-35845 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (62nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-35845?

CVE-2022-35845 primarily affects Fortinet Fortitester. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-35845?

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-2022-35845 published?

CVE-2022-35845 was published on 2023-01-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-35845

CVE-2022-35845 is a high-severity vulnerability in Fortinet Fortitester 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-78.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (62nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-78
Affected product: Fortinet Fortitester
Published: 2023-01-03
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Multiple improper neutralization of special elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection') vulnerabilities [CWE-78] in FortiTester 7.1.0, 7.0 all versions, 4.0.0 through 4.2.0, 2.3.0 through 3.9.1 may allow an authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary commands in the underlying shell.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-35845?: Multiple improper neutralization of special elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection') vulnerabilities [CWE-78] in FortiTester 7.1.0, 7.0 all versions, 4.0.0 through 4.2.0, 2.3.0 through 3.9.1 may allow an authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary commands in the underlying shell.
How severe is CVE-2022-35845?: CVE-2022-35845 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-2022-35845 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (62nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-35845?: CVE-2022-35845 primarily affects Fortinet Fortitester. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-35845?: 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-2022-35845 published?: CVE-2022-35845 was published on 2023-01-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-22-274

Affected products (7)

cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:fortitester:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:fortitester:4.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:fortitester:4.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:fortitester:4.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:fortitester:4.2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:fortitester:7.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:fortitester:7.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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