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CVE-2022-40684

CVSS 9.8 Actively exploited (KEV) 1 detection found
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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.

Detection rules

Source Rule Status Updated
splunk Fortinet Appliance Auth bypass production 2026-05-13