What is the vulnerability ID for this FortiManager vulnerability?

The vulnerability ID for this FortiManager vulnerability is CVE-2022-45857.

What is the severity of CVE-2022-45857?

The severity of CVE-2022-45857 is high with a severity value of 7.5.

Which version of FortiManager is affected by CVE-2022-45857?

FortiManager versions 6.4.6 and below are affected by CVE-2022-45857.

Where can I find more information about CVE-2022-45857?

You can find more information about CVE-2022-45857 at the FortiGuard PSIRT advisory: https://fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-22-371

Vulnerability/
CVE-2022-45857

high

7.5

CWE

286

5/1/2023

3/8/2024

CVE-2022-45857

Q: How does CVE-2022-45857 impact user management in FortiManager?

CVE-2022-45857 allows an attacker to access a FortiGate without a password via newly created VDOMs after the super_admin account is deleted.

First published: Thu Jan 05 2023(Updated: )

An incorrect user management vulnerability [CWE-286] in the FortiManager version 6.4.6 and below VDOM creation component may allow an attacker to access a FortiGate without a password via newly created VDOMs after the super_admin account is deleted.

Credit: psirt@fortinet.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Fortinet FortiManager	>=6.2.0<6.2.9
Fortinet FortiManager	>=6.4.0<6.4.8
Fortinet FortiManager	>=7.0.0<7.0.2

Remedy

Please upgrade to FortiManager version 7.0.2 or above Please upgrade to FortiManager version 6.4.8 or above Please upgrade to FortiManager version 6.2.9 or above

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Reference Links

https://fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-22-371

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the vulnerability ID for this FortiManager vulnerability?
The vulnerability ID for this FortiManager vulnerability is CVE-2022-45857.
What is the severity of CVE-2022-45857?
The severity of CVE-2022-45857 is high with a severity value of 7.5.
Which version of FortiManager is affected by CVE-2022-45857?
FortiManager versions 6.4.6 and below are affected by CVE-2022-45857.
How does CVE-2022-45857 impact user management in FortiManager?
CVE-2022-45857 allows an attacker to access a FortiGate without a password via newly created VDOMs after the super_admin account is deleted.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2022-45857?
You can find more information about CVE-2022-45857 at the FortiGuard PSIRT advisory: https://fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-22-371

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