FortiOS
CVE-2022-40684: Authentication bypass using an alternate path or channel in Fortinet FortiOS, FortiProxy, FortiSwitchManager
An authentication bypass using an alternate path or channel [CWE-288] in Fortinet FortiOS version 7.2.0 through 7.2.1 and 7.0.0 through 7.0.6, FortiProxy version 7.2.0 and version 7.0.0 through 7.0.6 and FortiSwitchManager version 7.2.0 and 7.0.0 allows an unauthenticated atttacker to perform operations on the administrative interface via specially crafted HTTP or HTTPS requests.
Published
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Affected and fixed versions
| Product / branch | Fixed in |
|---|---|
| Fortinet FortiOS, FortiProxy, FortiSwitchManager FortiOS 7.2 | See the advisory |
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What it is
An authentication bypass using an alternate path or channel [CWE-288] in Fortinet FortiOS version 7.2.0 through 7.2.1 and 7.0.0 through 7.0.6, FortiProxy version 7.2.0 and version 7.0.0 through 7.0.6 and FortiSwitchManager version 7.2.0 and 7.0.0 allows an unauthenticated atttacker to perform operations on the administrative interface via specially crafted HTTP or HTTPS requests.
Exploitation
CISA lists this CVE as exploited in the wild since 11 Oct 2022, including in ransomware campaigns.
Sources
KEV status, EPSS score and vendor data refreshed automatically, last on 10 Oct 2026.