CVE-2022-39953: High severity fortinet fortinac vulnerability

Published Mar 7, 2023
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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.

Affected Software

8 affected components
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

Remediation

Information

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

Event History

Mar 7, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:04 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:04 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2022-39953?

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

2

How do I fix CVE-2022-39953?

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

3

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.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2022-39953?

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

5

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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