How severe is CVE-2022-43948?

CVE-2022-43948 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.7, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-43948 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (46th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-43948?

CVE-2022-43948 primarily affects Fortinet Fortiadc. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-43948?

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

When was CVE-2022-43948 published?

CVE-2022-43948 was published on 2023-04-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-43948

CVE-2022-43948 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Fortinet Fortiadc with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.7. 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-78.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.7)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (46th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-78
Affected product: Fortinet Fortiadc
Published: 2023-04-11
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A improper neutralization of special elements used in an os command ('os command injection') in Fortinet FortiWeb version 7.0.0 through 7.0.3, FortiADC version 7.1.0 through 7.1.1, FortiADC version 7.0.0 through 7.0.3, FortiADC 6.2 all versions, FortiADC 6.1 all versions, FortiADC 6.0 all versions, FortiADC 5.4 all versions, FortiADC 5.3 all versions, FortiADC 5.2 all versions, FortiADC 5.1 all versions allows attacker to execute unauthorized code or commands via specifically crafted arguments to existing commands.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-43948?: A improper neutralization of special elements used in an os command ('os command injection') in Fortinet FortiWeb version 7.0.0 through 7.0.3, FortiADC version 7.1.0 through 7.1.1, FortiADC version 7.0.0 through 7.0.3, FortiADC 6.2 all versions, FortiADC 6.1 all versions, FortiADC 6.0 all versions, FortiADC 5.4 all versions, FortiADC 5.3 all versions, FortiADC 5.2 all versions, FortiADC 5.1 all versions allows attacker to execute unauthorized code or commands via specifically crafted arguments to existing commands.
How severe is CVE-2022-43948?: CVE-2022-43948 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.7, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-43948 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (46th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-43948?: CVE-2022-43948 primarily affects Fortinet Fortiadc. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-43948?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-43948 published?: CVE-2022-43948 was published on 2023-04-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-22-186

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:fortiadc:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:fortiweb:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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