CVE-2022-45857

Published: Jan 5, 2023Modified: Jun 17, 2026

7.5

Vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:H

Exploitability: 1.6 / Impact: 5.3

Source: NVD

Description

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.

Affected (3)

Products: Fortinet: Fortimanager

Fortinet

1 product

Fortimanager

Configuration A

3 vulnerable

Vulnerable Software	Affected Versions
Fortinet Fortimanager	From 6.2.0 to 6.2.9
Fortinet Fortimanager	From 6.4.0 to 6.4.8
Fortinet Fortimanager	From 7.0.0 to 7.0.2

Related CWEs

CWE-286

Incorrect User Management

The product does not properly manage a user within its environment.

References (2)

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

Source: psirt@fortinet.com

Vendor Advisory

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

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

Vendor Advisory

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