CVE-2022-38381: XSS
First published: Wed Nov 02 2022(Updated: )
An improper handling of malformed request vulnerability [CWE-228] exists in FortiADC 5.0 all versions, 6.0.0 all versions, 6.1.0 all versions, 6.2.0 through 6.2.3, and 7.0.0 through 7.0.2. This may allow a remote attacker without privileges to bypass some Web Application Firewall (WAF) protection such as the SQL Injection and XSS filters via a malformed HTTP request.
Credit: psirt@fortinet.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Fortinet FortiADC | >=5.0.0<=5.0.4 | |
| Fortinet FortiADC | >=5.1.0<=5.1.7 | |
| Fortinet FortiADC | >=5.2.0<=5.2.8 | |
| Fortinet FortiADC | >=5.3.0<=5.3.7 | |
| Fortinet FortiADC | >=5.4.0<=5.4.5 | |
| Fortinet FortiADC | >=6.0.0<=6.0.4 | |
| Fortinet FortiADC | >=6.1.0<=6.1.6 | |
| Fortinet FortiADC | >=6.2.0<=6.2.3 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2022-38381?
CVE-2022-38381 is an improper handling of malformed request vulnerability in FortiADC.
What is the severity of CVE-2022-38381?
The severity of CVE-2022-38381 is critical with a CVSS score of 9.8.
Which versions of FortiADC are affected by CVE-2022-38381?
FortiADC versions 5.0, 6.0.0, 6.1.0, 6.2.0 through 6.2.3, and 7.0.0 through 7.0.2 are affected by CVE-2022-38381.
How can a remote attacker exploit CVE-2022-38381?
A remote attacker without privileges can exploit CVE-2022-38381 by bypassing some Web Application Firewall (WAF) protections.
Is there a fix for CVE-2022-38381?
Yes, Fortinet has released a security advisory with mitigation and remediation steps. Please refer to the reference link for more information.
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