7.8
CWE
269
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2022-39953

First published: Tue Mar 07 2023(Updated: )

A improper privilege management in Fortinet FortiNAC version 9.4.0 through 9.4.1, FortiNAC version 9.2.0 through 9.2.6, FortiNAC version 9.1.0 through 9.1.8, FortiNAC all versions 8.8, FortiNAC all versions 8.7, FortiNAC all versions 8.6, FortiNAC all versions 8.5, FortiNAC version 8.3.7 allows attacker to escalation of privilege via specially crafted commands.

Credit: psirt@fortinet.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Fortinet FortiNAC>=8.5.0<=8.5.4
Fortinet FortiNAC>=8.6.0<=8.6.5
Fortinet FortiNAC>=8.7.0<=8.7.6
Fortinet FortiNAC>=8.8.0<=8.8.11
Fortinet FortiNAC>=9.2.0<=9.2.6
Fortinet FortiNAC=8.3.7
Fortinet FortiNAC=9.4.0
Fortinet FortiNAC=9.4.1

Remedy

Please upgrade to FortiNAC version 9.4.2 or above Please upgrade to FortiNAC version 9.2.7 or above Please upgrade to FortiNAC version 9.1.9 or above Please upgrade to FortiNAC version 7.2.0 or above

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2022-39953?

    CVE-2022-39953 has a critical severity rating that highlights its potential impact on affected systems.

  • How do I fix CVE-2022-39953?

    To fix CVE-2022-39953, update Fortinet FortiNAC to the latest version recommended by Fortinet.

  • What versions are affected by CVE-2022-39953?

    CVE-2022-39953 affects FortiNAC versions 8.3.7, 8.5.0 through 8.5.4, 8.6.0 through 8.6.5, 8.7.0 through 8.7.6, 8.8.0 through 8.8.11, and 9.2.0 through 9.2.6, including versions 9.4.0 and 9.4.1.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2022-39953?

    CVE-2022-39953 is characterized as an improper privilege management vulnerability.

  • What could happen if CVE-2022-39953 is exploited?

    Exploitation of CVE-2022-39953 could allow unauthorized access or control over certain functions of the FortiNAC system.

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