How severe is CVE-2022-45862?

CVE-2022-45862 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.7, rated low severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2022-45862 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (36th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-45862?

CVE-2022-45862 primarily affects Fortinet Fortiproxy. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-45862?

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

Does CVE-2022-45862 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2022-45862 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2022-48715.

When was CVE-2022-45862 published?

CVE-2022-45862 was published on 2024-08-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-45862

CVE-2022-45862 is a low-severity vulnerability in Fortinet Fortiproxy with a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.7. 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-613.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 3.x base score 3.7)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (36th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2022-48715
Weakness: CWE-613
Affected product: Fortinet Fortiproxy
Published: 2024-08-13
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An insufficient session expiration vulnerability [CWE-613] vulnerability in FortiOS 7.2.5 and below, 7.0 all versions, 6.4 all versions; FortiProxy 7.2 all versions, 7.0 all versions; FortiPAM 1.3 all versions, 1.2 all versions, 1.1 all versions, 1.0 all versions; FortiSwitchManager 7.2.1 and below, 7.0 all versions GUI may allow attackers to re-use websessions after GUI logout, should they manage to acquire the required credentials.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-45862?: An insufficient session expiration vulnerability [CWE-613] vulnerability in FortiOS 7.2.5 and below, 7.0 all versions, 6.4 all versions; FortiProxy 7.2 all versions, 7.0 all versions; FortiPAM 1.3 all versions, 1.2 all versions, 1.1 all versions, 1.0 all versions; FortiSwitchManager 7.2.1 and below, 7.0 all versions GUI may allow attackers to re-use websessions after GUI logout, should they manage to acquire the required credentials.
How severe is CVE-2022-45862?: CVE-2022-45862 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.7, rated low severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2022-45862 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (36th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-45862?: CVE-2022-45862 primarily affects Fortinet Fortiproxy. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-45862?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2022-45862 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2022-45862 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2022-48715.
When was CVE-2022-45862 published?: CVE-2022-45862 was published on 2024-08-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-22-445

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:fortiproxy:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:fortiswitchmanager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:fortinet:fortios:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:fortinet:fortipam:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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