What is CVE-2022-42469?

CVE-2022-42469 is a vulnerability in FortiGate version 7.2.3 and below, version 7.0.9 and below Policy-based NGFW Mode that may allow an authenticated SSL-VPN user to bypass the policy via bookmarks in the web portal.

What is the severity of CVE-2022-42469?

CVE-2022-42469 has a severity of medium, with a CVSS score of 4.3.

How can an authenticated SSL-VPN user exploit CVE-2022-42469?

An authenticated SSL-VPN user can exploit CVE-2022-42469 by bypassing the policy via bookmarks in the web portal.

Is there a fix available for CVE-2022-42469?

Yes, Fortinet has released a fix for CVE-2022-42469. It is recommended to update to FortiGate version 7.2.4 or version 7.0.11 or later.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2022-42469

medium

4.3

CWE

183

11/4/2023

22/10/2024

CVE-2022-42469

Q: How does CVE-2022-42469 affect FortiGate?

CVE-2022-42469 affects FortiGate version 7.2.3 and below, version 7.0.9 and below Policy-based NGFW Mode.

First published: Tue Apr 11 2023(Updated: )

A permissive list of allowed inputs vulnerability [CWE-183] in FortiGate version 7.2.3 and below, version 7.0.9 and below Policy-based NGFW Mode may allow an authenticated SSL-VPN user to bypass the policy via bookmarks in the web portal.

Credit: psirt@fortinet.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Fortinet FortiOS	>=7.0.0<7.0.11
Fortinet FortiOS	>=7.2.0<7.2.4

Remedy

Please upgrade to FortiOS version 7.2.4 or above Please upgrade to FortiOS version 7.0.11 or above

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Reference Links

https://fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-22-381

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-42469?
CVE-2022-42469 is a vulnerability in FortiGate version 7.2.3 and below, version 7.0.9 and below Policy-based NGFW Mode that may allow an authenticated SSL-VPN user to bypass the policy via bookmarks in the web portal.
What is the severity of CVE-2022-42469?
CVE-2022-42469 has a severity of medium, with a CVSS score of 4.3.
How does CVE-2022-42469 affect FortiGate?
CVE-2022-42469 affects FortiGate version 7.2.3 and below, version 7.0.9 and below Policy-based NGFW Mode.
How can an authenticated SSL-VPN user exploit CVE-2022-42469?
An authenticated SSL-VPN user can exploit CVE-2022-42469 by bypassing the policy via bookmarks in the web portal.
Is there a fix available for CVE-2022-42469?
Yes, Fortinet has released a fix for CVE-2022-42469. It is recommended to update to FortiGate version 7.2.4 or version 7.0.11 or later.

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