How severe is CVE-2022-45860?

CVE-2022-45860 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2022-45860 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (39th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-45860?

CVE-2022-45860 primarily affects Fortinet Fortinac. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-45860?

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

When was CVE-2022-45860 published?

CVE-2022-45860 was published on 2023-05-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-45860

CVE-2022-45860 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Fortinet Fortinac 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-287.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (39th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-287
Affected product: Fortinet Fortinac
Published: 2023-05-03
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A weak authentication vulnerability [CWE-1390] in FortiNAC-F version 7.2.0, FortiNAC version 9.4.2 and below, 9.2 all versions, 9.1 all versions, 8.8 all versions, 8.7 all versions in device registration page may allow an unauthenticated attacker to perform password spraying attacks with an increased chance of success.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-45860?: A weak authentication vulnerability [CWE-1390] in FortiNAC-F version 7.2.0, FortiNAC version 9.4.2 and below, 9.2 all versions, 9.1 all versions, 8.8 all versions, 8.7 all versions in device registration page may allow an unauthenticated attacker to perform password spraying attacks with an increased chance of success.
How severe is CVE-2022-45860?: CVE-2022-45860 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2022-45860 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (39th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-45860?: CVE-2022-45860 primarily affects Fortinet Fortinac. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-45860?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-45860 published?: CVE-2022-45860 was published on 2023-05-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-22-464

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:fortinac:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:fortinac-f:7.2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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