Authentication bypass in Fortinet FortiSwitch Manager



| Updated: 2024-10-25
Risk High
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2022-40684
CWE-ID CWE-288
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit Vulnerability #1 is being exploited in the wild.
Vulnerable software
 FortiSwitch Manager
Client/Desktop applications / Software for system administration

Vendor Fortinet, Inc

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one high risk vulnerability.

1) Authentication bypass using an alternate path or channel

EUVDB-ID: #VU68070

Risk: Critical

CVSSv4.0: 9.3 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:A/U:Red]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-40684

CWE-ID: CWE-288 - Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel

Exploit availability: Yes

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise the affected device.

The vulnerability exists due to missing authentication within the administrative web interface. A remote non-authenticated attacker can bypass authentication and compromise the affected device.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

FortiSwitch Manager: 7.0.0 - 7.2.0

CPE2.3 External links

https://fortiguard.fortinet.com/psirt/FG-IR-22-377


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

Yes. This vulnerability is being exploited in the wild.



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