How severe is CVE-2022-43954?

CVE-2022-43954 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2022-43954 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (48th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-43954?

CVE-2022-43954 primarily affects Fortinet Fortiportal. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-43954?

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

When was CVE-2022-43954 published?

CVE-2022-43954 was published on 2023-02-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-43954

CVE-2022-43954 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Fortinet Fortiportal with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3. 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-532.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (48th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-532
Affected product: Fortinet Fortiportal
Published: 2023-02-16
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An insertion of sensitive information into log file vulnerability [CWE-532] in the FortiPortal management interface 7.0.0 through 7.0.2 may allow a remote authenticated attacker to read other devices' passwords in the audit log page.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-43954?: An insertion of sensitive information into log file vulnerability [CWE-532] in the FortiPortal management interface 7.0.0 through 7.0.2 may allow a remote authenticated attacker to read other devices' passwords in the audit log page.
How severe is CVE-2022-43954?: CVE-2022-43954 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2022-43954 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (48th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-43954?: CVE-2022-43954 primarily affects Fortinet Fortiportal. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-43954?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-43954 published?: CVE-2022-43954 was published on 2023-02-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-22-430

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:fortiportal:7.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:fortiportal:7.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:fortiportal:7.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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