What is the severity of CVE-2022-40678?

CVE-2022-40678 is classified as a vulnerability with a high severity due to its potential for local attackers to recover user passwords.

How do I fix CVE-2022-40678?

To fix CVE-2022-40678, you should upgrade Fortinet FortiNAC to a version that is not affected by this vulnerability.

Which versions of Fortinet FortiNAC are affected by CVE-2022-40678?

CVE-2022-40678 affects FortiNAC versions 8.3.7 to 9.4.0, specifically 9.2.0 to 9.2.5, 9.1.0 to 9.1.7, 8.8.0 to 8.8.11, 8.7.0 to 8.7.6, 8.6.0 to 8.6.5, and 8.5.0 to 8.5.4.

Who can exploit CVE-2022-40678?

CVE-2022-40678 can be exploited by local attackers who have access to the database.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2022-40678?

CVE-2022-40678 is classified as an insufficiently protected credentials vulnerability.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2022-40678

high

7.8

CWE

522

16/2/2023

23/10/2024

CVE-2022-40678

First published: Thu Feb 16 2023(Updated: )

An insufficiently protected credentials in Fortinet FortiNAC versions 9.4.0, 9.2.0 through 9.2.5, 9.1.0 through 9.1.7, 8.8.0 through 8.8.11, 8.7.0 through 8.7.6, 8.6.0 through 8.6.5, 8.5.0 through 8.5.4, 8.3.7 may allow a local attacker with database access to recover user passwords.

Credit: psirt@fortinet.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How 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	>=9.1.0<=9.1.7
Fortinet FortiNAC	>=9.2.0<=9.2.5
Fortinet FortiNAC	=8.3.7
Fortinet FortiNAC	=9.4.0

Remedy

https://fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-22-265

Remedy

Please upgrade to FortiNAC-F version 7.2.0 or above Please upgrade to FortiNAC version 9.4.1 or above Please upgrade to FortiNAC version 9.2.6 or above Please upgrade to FortiNAC version 9.1.8 or above

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Reference Links

https://fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-22-265

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-40678?
CVE-2022-40678 is classified as a vulnerability with a high severity due to its potential for local attackers to recover user passwords.
How do I fix CVE-2022-40678?
To fix CVE-2022-40678, you should upgrade Fortinet FortiNAC to a version that is not affected by this vulnerability.
Which versions of Fortinet FortiNAC are affected by CVE-2022-40678?
CVE-2022-40678 affects FortiNAC versions 8.3.7 to 9.4.0, specifically 9.2.0 to 9.2.5, 9.1.0 to 9.1.7, 8.8.0 to 8.8.11, 8.7.0 to 8.7.6, 8.6.0 to 8.6.5, and 8.5.0 to 8.5.4.
Who can exploit CVE-2022-40678?
CVE-2022-40678 can be exploited by local attackers who have access to the database.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2022-40678?
CVE-2022-40678 is classified as an insufficiently protected credentials vulnerability.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-40678?
CVE-2022-40678 is classified as a vulnerability with a high severity due to its potential for local attackers to recover user passwords.
How do I fix CVE-2022-40678?
To fix CVE-2022-40678, you should upgrade Fortinet FortiNAC to a version that is not affected by this vulnerability.
Which versions of Fortinet FortiNAC are affected by CVE-2022-40678?
CVE-2022-40678 affects FortiNAC versions 8.3.7 to 9.4.0, specifically 9.2.0 to 9.2.5, 9.1.0 to 9.1.7, 8.8.0 to 8.8.11, 8.7.0 to 8.7.6, 8.6.0 to 8.6.5, and 8.5.0 to 8.5.4.
Who can exploit CVE-2022-40678?
CVE-2022-40678 can be exploited by local attackers who have access to the database.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2022-40678?
CVE-2022-40678 is classified as an insufficiently protected credentials vulnerability.