SB2022100806 - Authentication bypass in Fortinet FortiGate and FortiProxy 



SB2022100806 - Authentication bypass in Fortinet FortiGate and FortiProxy

Published: October 8, 2022 Updated: October 25, 2024

Security Bulletin ID SB2022100806
Severity
Critical
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

Critical 100%
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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Authentication bypass using an alternate path or channel (CVE-ID: CVE-2022-40684)

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.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.