How severe is CVE-2022-43952?

CVE-2022-43952 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.5, rated low severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2022-43952 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (31st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-43952?

CVE-2022-43952 affects Fortinet Fortiadc. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-43952?

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

When was CVE-2022-43952 published?

CVE-2022-43952 was published on 2023-04-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-43952

CVE-2022-43952 is a low-severity vulnerability in Fortinet Fortiadc with a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.5. 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-79.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 3.x base score 3.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (31st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Fortinet Fortiadc
Published: 2023-04-11
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An improper neutralization of input during web page generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability [CWE-79] in FortiADC version 7.1.1 and below, version 7.0.3 and below, version 6.2.5 and below may allow an authenticated attacker to perform a cross-site scripting attack via crafted HTTP requests.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-43952?: An improper neutralization of input during web page generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability [CWE-79] in FortiADC version 7.1.1 and below, version 7.0.3 and below, version 6.2.5 and below may allow an authenticated attacker to perform a cross-site scripting attack via crafted HTTP requests.
How severe is CVE-2022-43952?: CVE-2022-43952 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.5, rated low severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2022-43952 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (31st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-43952?: CVE-2022-43952 affects Fortinet Fortiadc. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-43952?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-43952 published?: CVE-2022-43952 was published on 2023-04-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-22-439

Affected products (1)

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

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