How severe is CVE-2022-38379?

CVE-2022-38379 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.5, rated low severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2022-38379 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (35th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-38379?

CVE-2022-38379 primarily affects Fortinet Fortisoar. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-38379?

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

When was CVE-2022-38379 published?

CVE-2022-38379 was published on 2022-12-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-38379

CVE-2022-38379 is a low-severity vulnerability in Fortinet Fortisoar with a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.5. 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: Low (CVSS 3.x base score 3.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (35th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Fortinet Fortisoar
Published: 2022-12-06
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Improper neutralization of input during web page generation [CWE-79] in FortiSOAR 7.0.0 through 7.0.3 and 7.2.0 may allow an authenticated attacker to inject HTML tags via input fields of various components within FortiSOAR.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-38379?: Improper neutralization of input during web page generation [CWE-79] in FortiSOAR 7.0.0 through 7.0.3 and 7.2.0 may allow an authenticated attacker to inject HTML tags via input fields of various components within FortiSOAR.
How severe is CVE-2022-38379?: CVE-2022-38379 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.5, rated low severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2022-38379 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (35th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-38379?: CVE-2022-38379 primarily affects Fortinet Fortisoar. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-38379?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-38379 published?: CVE-2022-38379 was published on 2022-12-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-22-220

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:fortisoar:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:fortisoar:7.2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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