How severe is CVE-2022-42477?

CVE-2022-42477 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2022-42477 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (8th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-42477?

CVE-2022-42477 primarily affects Fortinet Fortianalyzer. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-42477?

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-2022-42477 published?

CVE-2022-42477 was published on 2023-04-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-42477

CVE-2022-42477 is a high-severity vulnerability in Fortinet Fortianalyzer with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1. 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-20.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (8th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Fortinet Fortianalyzer
Published: 2023-04-11
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An improper input validation vulnerability [CWE-20] in FortiAnalyzer version 7.2.1 and below, version 7.0.6 and below, 6.4 all versions may allow an authenticated attacker to disclose file system information via custom dataset SQL queries.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-42477?: An improper input validation vulnerability [CWE-20] in FortiAnalyzer version 7.2.1 and below, version 7.0.6 and below, 6.4 all versions may allow an authenticated attacker to disclose file system information via custom dataset SQL queries.
How severe is CVE-2022-42477?: CVE-2022-42477 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2022-42477 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (8th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-42477?: CVE-2022-42477 primarily affects Fortinet Fortianalyzer. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-42477?: 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-2022-42477 published?: CVE-2022-42477 was published on 2023-04-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-22-432

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:fortianalyzer:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:fortianalyzer:7.2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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