How severe is CVE-2022-38373?

CVE-2022-38373 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.0, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-38373 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (36th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-38373?

CVE-2022-38373 primarily affects Fortinet Fortideceptor. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-38373?

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-2022-38373 published?

CVE-2022-38373 was published on 2022-11-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-38373

CVE-2022-38373 is a high-severity vulnerability in Fortinet Fortideceptor with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.0. 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-79.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (36th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Fortinet Fortideceptor
Published: 2022-11-02
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An improper neutralization of input during web page generation vulnerability [CWE-79] in FortiDeceptor management interface 4.2.0, 4.1.0 through 4.1.1, 4.0.2 may allow an authenticated user to perform a cross site scripting (XSS) attack via sending requests with specially crafted lure resource ID.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-38373?: An improper neutralization of input during web page generation vulnerability [CWE-79] in FortiDeceptor management interface 4.2.0, 4.1.0 through 4.1.1, 4.0.2 may allow an authenticated user to perform a cross site scripting (XSS) attack via sending requests with specially crafted lure resource ID.
How severe is CVE-2022-38373?: CVE-2022-38373 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.0, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-38373 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (36th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-38373?: CVE-2022-38373 primarily affects Fortinet Fortideceptor. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-38373?: 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-2022-38373 published?: CVE-2022-38373 was published on 2022-11-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-22-331

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:fortideceptor:4.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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