An insufficient session expiration vulnerability [CWE-613] vulnerability in FortiOS 7.2.5 and…
CVE-2022-45862 is a high-severity vulnerability in FortiPAM from Fortinet, with a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8 out of 10. It can be exploited remotely over the network by an attacker with a low-privileged account, without any action from a user. Affected FortiPAM versions: 1.3.0; 1.2.0; 1.1.0 through 1.1.2, and others listed below. The record does not name a fixed version, so check the vendor advisory. There is no confirmed exploitation so far. EPSS estimates a 0.45% chance of exploitation within 30 days, which is low compared with other CVEs.
High severity with no evidence of exploitation so far.
What to do
- Check which version of FortiPAM you run against the affected versions below, and install the vendor's latest release.
- Read the advisory on fortiguard.com for workarounds and exact fixed builds.
Affected products and versions
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fortinet | FortiPAM | 1.3.0; 1.2.0; 1.1.0 through 1.1.2; 1.0.0 through 1.0.3 | Not stated |
| Fortinet | FortiProxy | 7.2.0 through 7.2.11; 7.0.0 through 7.0.18 | Not stated |
| Fortinet | FortiOS | 7.2.0 through 7.2.5; 7.0.0 through 7.0.7; 6.4.0 through 6.4.11 | Not stated |
| Fortinet | FortiSwitchManager | 7.2.0 through 7.2.1; 7.0.0 through 7.0.2 | Not stated |
Version data comes from the organisation that assigned the CVE. Confirm against the vendor advisory before deciding you are unaffected.
How the severity score breaks down
- Attack vector
- NetworkCan be exploited remotely over a network, including the internet.
- Attack complexity
- LowNo special conditions are needed; the attack works reliably.
- Privileges required
- LowA basic user account is enough.
- User interaction
- NoneNo action by a victim is required.
- Scope
- UnchangedImpact stays within the vulnerable component.
- Confidentiality
- HighAll data handled by the component can be read.
- Integrity
- HighData or code can be modified at will.
- Availability
- HighThe component can be taken down completely.
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. Scored by NVD.
| Scoring system | Score | Severity | Scored by |
|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | 3.7 | Low | CNA (fortinet.com) |
| CVSS 3.1 | 8.8 | High | NVD |
Official 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.
Source: the CVE record as published by its numbering authority, via NVD and CVE.org.
Timeline
- CVE record published.
- CISA published its SSVC assessment (exploitation: none, automatable: no, technical impact: partial).
- Record last changed materially (score, affected products, status or references).
References
Advisories
Other vulnerabilities in FortiPAM
- 7.4 High severity
- 6.5 Medium severity
- 8.8 High severity
- 9.8 Critical severity
- 7.5 High severity
- 7.2 High severity
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