Vulnerability Details : CVE-2022-40679
An improper neutralization of special elements used in an OS command vulnerability [CWE-78] in FortiADC 5.x all versions, 6.0 all versions, 6.1 all versions, 6.2.0 through 6.2.4, 7.0.0 through 7.0.3, 7.1.0; FortiDDoS 4.x all versions, 5.0 all versions, 5.1 all versions, 5.2 all versions, 5.3 all versions, 5.4 all versions, 5.5 all versions, 5.6 all versions and FortiDDoS-F 6.4.0, 6.3.0 through 6.3.3, 6.2.0 through 6.2.2, 6.1.0 through 6.1.4 may allow an authenticated attacker to execute unauthorized commands via specifically crafted arguments to existing commands.
Products affected by CVE-2022-40679
- cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:fortiadc:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:fortiddos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:fortiddos-f:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:fortiddos-f:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:fortiddos-f:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:fortiddos-f:6.4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2022-40679
0.04%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 14 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2022-40679
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7.8
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HIGH | CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
1.8
|
5.9
|
NIST | |
|
7.8
|
HIGH | CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
1.8
|
5.9
|
Fortinet, Inc. |
CWE ids for CVE-2022-40679
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The product constructs all or part of an OS command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended OS command when it is sent to a downstream component.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2022-40679
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https://fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-22-335
PSIRT Advisories | FortiGuardVendor Advisory
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