CVE-2022-26117: High severity fortinet fortinac vulnerability

Published Jul 18, 2022
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Updated

An empty password in configuration file vulnerability [CWE-258] in FortiNAC version 8.3.7 and below, 8.5.2 and below, 8.5.4, 8.6.0, 8.6.5 and below, 8.7.6 and below, 8.8.11 and below, 9.1.5 and below, 9.2.3 and below may allow an authenticated attacker to access the MySQL databases via the CLI.

Affected Software

9 affected components
Fortinet FortiNAC>=8.5.0<=8.5.2
Fortinet FortiNAC>=8.6.2<=8.6.5
Fortinet FortiNAC>=8.7.0<=8.7.6
Fortinet FortiNAC>=8.8.0<=8.8.11
Fortinet FortiNAC>=9.1.0<9.1.6
Fortinet FortiNAC>=9.2.0<9.2.4
Fortinet FortiNAC=8.3.7
Fortinet FortiNAC=8.5.4
Fortinet FortiNAC=8.6.0

Event History

Jul 18, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2022-26117?

CVE-2022-26117 is considered a medium severity vulnerability that allows authenticated attackers to access MySQL databases.

2

How do I fix CVE-2022-26117?

To fix CVE-2022-26117, ensure that the configuration file does not contain an empty password by updating the relevant settings.

3

Which versions of FortiNAC are affected by CVE-2022-26117?

CVE-2022-26117 affects FortiNAC versions 8.3.7 and below, 8.5.2 and below, 8.6.5 and below, 8.7.6 and below, 8.8.11 and below, 9.1.5 and below, and 9.2.3 and below.

4

What can an attacker do with CVE-2022-26117?

An attacker can exploit CVE-2022-26117 to gain unauthorized access to MySQL databases via the command-line interface.

5

Is there a patch for CVE-2022-26117?

Yes, patches or updates are available for FortiNAC that address the vulnerability in CVE-2022-26117.

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