CVE-2022-39946 Missing authorization in FortiNAC

High 7.2 Published 13 Jun 2023 Updated 22 Oct 2024

Authenticated attackers can perform unauthorized JSP calls via crafted HTTP requests, potentially leading to privilege escalation or code execution.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2022-39946?

CVE-2022-39946 is a high-severity missing authorization vulnerability in Fortinet FortiNAC, published on 13 Jun 2023. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

An access control vulnerability [CWE-284] in FortiNAC version 9.4.2 and below, version 9.2.7 and below, 9.1 all versions, 8.8 all versions, 8.7 all versions, 8.6 all versions, 8.5 all versions may allow a remote attacker authenticated on the administrative interface to perform unauthorized jsp calls via crafted HTTP requests.

Weakness: CWE-284

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-39946?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Fortinet Fortinac.

How do I fix CVE-2022-39946?

No fix has been published for CVE-2022-39946 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.

Is CVE-2022-39946 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-39946 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-46mg-x8hq-xrw5.