How severe is CVE-2022-39946?

CVE-2022-39946 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.6, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity low, and availability low.

Is CVE-2022-39946 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (49th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-39946?

CVE-2022-39946 primarily affects Fortinet Fortinac. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-39946?

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-2022-39946 published?

CVE-2022-39946 was published on 2023-06-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-39946

CVE-2022-39946 is a high-severity vulnerability in Fortinet Fortinac with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.6. 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-284.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.6)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (49th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-284
Affected product: Fortinet Fortinac
Published: 2023-06-13
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An access control vulnerability [CWE-284] in FortiNAC version 9.4.2 and below, version 9.2.7 and below, 9.1 all versions, 8.8 all versions, 8.7 all versions, 8.6 all versions, 8.5 all versions may allow a remote attacker authenticated on the administrative interface to perform unauthorized jsp calls via crafted HTTP requests.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-39946?: An access control vulnerability [CWE-284] in FortiNAC version 9.4.2 and below, version 9.2.7 and below, 9.1 all versions, 8.8 all versions, 8.7 all versions, 8.6 all versions, 8.5 all versions may allow a remote attacker authenticated on the administrative interface to perform unauthorized jsp calls via crafted HTTP requests.
How severe is CVE-2022-39946?: CVE-2022-39946 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.6, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2022-39946 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (49th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-39946?: CVE-2022-39946 primarily affects Fortinet Fortinac. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-39946?: 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-2022-39946 published?: CVE-2022-39946 was published on 2023-06-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-22-332

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:fortinac:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:fortinac:9.4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:fortinac:9.4.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:fortinac:9.4.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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