How severe is CVE-2022-39949?

CVE-2022-39949 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-39949 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (7th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-39949?

CVE-2022-39949 affects Fortinet Fortiedr. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-39949?

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

When was CVE-2022-39949 published?

CVE-2022-39949 was published on 2022-11-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-39949

CVE-2022-39949 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Fortinet Fortiedr with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.4. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.4)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (7th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Fortinet Fortiedr
Published: 2022-11-02
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An improper control of a resource through its lifetime vulnerability [CWE-664] in FortiEDR CollectorWindows 4.0.0 through 4.1, 5.0.0 through 5.0.3.751, 5.1.0 may allow a privileged user to terminate the FortiEDR processes with special tools and bypass the EDR protection.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-39949?: An improper control of a resource through its lifetime vulnerability [CWE-664] in FortiEDR CollectorWindows 4.0.0 through 4.1, 5.0.0 through 5.0.3.751, 5.1.0 may allow a privileged user to terminate the FortiEDR processes with special tools and bypass the EDR protection.
How severe is CVE-2022-39949?: CVE-2022-39949 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-39949 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (7th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-39949?: CVE-2022-39949 affects Fortinet Fortiedr. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-39949?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-39949 published?: CVE-2022-39949 was published on 2022-11-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-22-218

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:fortiedr:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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