How severe is CVE-2022-42473?

CVE-2022-42473 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.

Is CVE-2022-42473 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-2022-42473?

CVE-2022-42473 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-2022-42473?

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

When was CVE-2022-42473 published?

CVE-2022-42473 was published on 2022-11-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-42473

CVE-2022-42473 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Fortinet Fortisoar with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3. 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-306.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (7th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-306
Affected product: Fortinet Fortisoar
Published: 2022-11-02
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A missing authentication for a critical function vulnerability in Fortinet FortiSOAR 6.4.0 - 6.4.4 and 7.0.0 - 7.0.3 and 7.2.0 allows an attacker to disclose information via logging into the database using a privileged account without a password.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-42473?: A missing authentication for a critical function vulnerability in Fortinet FortiSOAR 6.4.0 - 6.4.4 and 7.0.0 - 7.0.3 and 7.2.0 allows an attacker to disclose information via logging into the database using a privileged account without a password.
How severe is CVE-2022-42473?: CVE-2022-42473 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2022-42473 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-2022-42473?: CVE-2022-42473 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-2022-42473?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-42473 published?: CVE-2022-42473 was published on 2022-11-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-22-216

Affected products (2)

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

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