CVE Intel / CVE-2022-40684
CVE-2022-40684
fortios · fortinet
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.
Live exploitation on the huntback network (30 days)
4
attempts captured
2
distinct source IPs
2026-09-15
last seen
huntback carries a network signature for this CVE. Exploitation attempts are detected on the decoy fleet in real time.
How huntback helps
Deploy a decoy that emulates fortios and you will see every attempt at this CVE the moment it lands, with the full payload, the attacker's infrastructure, and any stage-2 loader. Then huntback can scan the attacker back.
CVSSn/a Critical
EPSS1.00 (99% pct)
In CISA KEVyes
Publishedn/a
Network detectableyes, signatured