Is CVE-2022-40684 actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2022-40684 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, which means exploitation in the wild has been confirmed.

Can CVE-2022-40684 be exploited remotely?

The attack vector of CVE-2022-40684 has not been classified yet.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-40684?

CVE-2022-40684 has not received a CVSS score yet.

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CVE-2022-40684

Published: October 11, 2022

EPSS:94.43%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:100.0th

Official Description

Fortinet FortiOS, FortiProxy, and FortiSwitchManager contain an authentication bypass vulnerability that could allow an unauthenticated attacker to perform operations on the administrative interface via specially crafted HTTP or HTTPS requests.

NVD Source

CISA KEV Advisory

Fortinet Multiple Products Authentication Bypass Vulnerability

Added to KEV: 2022-10-11Federal patch deadline: 2022-11-01⚠ USED IN RANSOMWARE CAMPAIGNS

Required Action (CISA)

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

Risk Analysis

Fortinet FortiOS, FortiProxy, and FortiSwitchManager contain an authentication bypass vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to perform administrative operations. This high-severity flaw, with its high EPSS score and confirmed exploitation, presents a critical risk. Attackers can gain unauthorized access to the administrative interface.

This vulnerability is actively exploited in the wild and is included in CISA's KEV catalog, confirming its use by threat actors. Exploitation involves sending specially crafted HTTP or HTTPS requests to the administrative interface, making it remotely exploitable.

Recommended Action

Administrators should immediately apply the latest security updates for Fortinet FortiOS, FortiProxy, and FortiSwitchManager. Restricting access to administrative interfaces and monitoring for suspicious requests are also vital steps.

Generated by the CTIWATCH analysis pipeline from this CVE's metadata (CVSS, EPSS, KEV status, exploit intelligence). Verify against vendor advisories before acting.

Technical Analysis

CVE-2022-40684 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.

Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

CISA has added CVE-2022-40684 to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. U.S. federal agencies are required to patch this within the mandated timeframe, and all organizations should treat remediation as urgent.