CVE-2022-42478
First published: Tue Jun 13 2023(Updated: )
An Improper Restriction of Excessive Authentication Attempts [CWE-307] in FortiSIEM below 7.0.0 may allow a non-privileged user with access to several endpoints to brute force attack these endpoints.
Credit: psirt@fortinet.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Fortinet FortiSIEM | >=5.1.0<=5.1.3 | |
| Fortinet FortiSIEM | >=5.3.0<=5.3.3 | |
| Fortinet FortiSIEM | >=6.3.0<=6.3.3 | |
| Fortinet FortiSIEM | =5.2.1 | |
| Fortinet FortiSIEM | =5.2.2 | |
| Fortinet FortiSIEM | =5.2.5 | |
| Fortinet FortiSIEM | =5.2.6 | |
| Fortinet FortiSIEM | =5.2.7 | |
| Fortinet FortiSIEM | =5.2.8 | |
| Fortinet FortiSIEM | =5.4.0 | |
| Fortinet FortiSIEM | =6.1.0 | |
| Fortinet FortiSIEM | =6.1.1 | |
| Fortinet FortiSIEM | =6.1.2 | |
| Fortinet FortiSIEM | =6.2.0 | |
| Fortinet FortiSIEM | =6.2.1 | |
| Fortinet FortiSIEM | =6.4.0 | |
| Fortinet FortiSIEM | =6.4.1 | |
| Fortinet FortiSIEM | =6.4.2 | |
| Fortinet FortiSIEM | =6.5.0 | |
| Fortinet FortiSIEM | =6.5.1 | |
| Fortinet FortiSIEM | =6.6.0 | |
| Fortinet FortiSIEM | =6.6.1 | |
| Fortinet FortiSIEM | =6.6.2 | |
| Fortinet FortiSIEM | =6.6.3 | |
| Fortinet FortiSIEM | =6.7.0 |
Remedy
Please upgrade to FortiSIEM version 7.0.0 or above Please upgrade to FortiSIEM version 6.7.1 or above
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2022-42478?
CVE-2022-42478 is an Improper Restriction of Excessive Authentication Attempts vulnerability in FortiSIEM below version 7.0.0.
How does CVE-2022-42478 affect FortiSIEM?
CVE-2022-42478 allows a non-privileged user with access to several endpoints to conduct a brute force attack on these endpoints.
What is the severity rating of CVE-2022-42478?
CVE-2022-42478 has a severity rating of 8.8 (high).
Which versions of FortiSIEM are affected by CVE-2022-42478?
FortiSIEM versions below 7.0.0, including 5.1.0 to 5.1.3, 5.3.0 to 5.3.3, and 6.3.0 to 6.3.3, are affected by CVE-2022-42478.
How can I fix CVE-2022-42478 in FortiSIEM?
To fix CVE-2022-42478 in FortiSIEM, it is recommended to upgrade to version 7.0.0 or higher.
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