Overview
Fortinet FortiOS contains a path traversal vulnerability that may allow a local privileged attacker to read and write files via crafted CLI commands.
https://www.fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-22-369; https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-41328
Key Details
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| CVE ID | CVE-2022-41328 |
| Vendor / Product | Fortinet — FortiOS |
| NVD Published | 2023-03-07 |
| NVD Last Modified | 2025-10-24 |
| CVSS 3.1 Score | 6.7 |
| CVSS 3.1 Vector | CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
| Severity | MEDIUM |
| CWE | CWE-22 |
| CISA KEV Added | 2023-03-14 |
| CISA KEV Deadline | 2023-04-04 |
| Known Ransomware Use | No |
CVSS 3.1 Breakdown
Attack Vector
Local
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
High
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High
Required Action
CISA BOD 22-01 Deadline: 2023-04-04.
Apply updates per vendor instructions.
Timeline
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 2023-03-14 | Added to CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog |
| 2023-04-04 | CISA BOD 22-01 remediation deadline |
References
| Resource | Type |
|---|---|
| NVD — CVE-2022-41328 | Vulnerability Database |
| CISA KEV Catalog Entry | US Government |