OS command injection in Fortinet FortiAP-C
Priority LOW 36CWE-78Published · Updated
Key facts
- Attack vector
- Local
- Privileges required
- Low
- User interaction
- None
- Attack complexity
- Low
- Impact type
- Code execution
- Confidentiality · integrity · availability
- High · High · High
- Fix status
- No fix listed
Attack profile from CVSS 3.1 · CNA. Fix status from CNA. Impact type from CWE-78.
Summary
An improper neutralization of special elements used in an OS Command vulnerability [CWE-78] in FortiAP-C console 5.4.0 through 5.4.3, 5.2.0 through 5.2.1 may allow an authenticated attacker to execute unauthorized commands by running CLI commands with specifically crafted arguments.
Why it matters now
Exploitation None reported CISA SSVC · not in CISA KEV
EPSS 0.00286 21st percentileScored 2026-11-07
Fix No fix listed No fixed version in the sources yet
SSVC decision points
CISA ADP · SSVC 2.0.3
- Exploitation
- None
- Automatable
- No
- Technical impact
- Total
The decision (Track, Attend, Act) also depends on your mission and well-being impact; see CISA's SSVC guide.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fixed in | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fortinet | Fortinet FortiAP-C | FortiAP-C 5.4.0 through 5.4.3, 5.2.0 through 5.2.1 | — | No fix listed | CNA |
- Fortinet FortiAP-C VendorFortinet Affected FortiAP-C 5.4.0 through 5.4.3, 5.2.0 through 5.2.1 Fixed in — No fix listed CNA
CPE configurations NVD · 6
| CPE | Versions | Role | Vendor |
|---|---|---|---|
| cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:fortiap-c:5.2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 5.2.0 | Vulnerable | Fortinet |
| cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:fortiap-c:5.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 5.2.1 | Vulnerable | Fortinet |
| cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:fortiap-c:5.4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 5.4.0 | Vulnerable | Fortinet |
| cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:fortiap-c:5.4.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 5.4.1 | Vulnerable | Fortinet |
| cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:fortiap-c:5.4.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 5.4.2 | Vulnerable | Fortinet |
| cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:fortiap-c:5.4.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 5.4.3 | Vulnerable | Fortinet |
- cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:fortiap-c:5.2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 5.2.0 Vulnerable ·Fortinet
- cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:fortiap-c:5.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 5.2.1 Vulnerable ·Fortinet
- cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:fortiap-c:5.4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 5.4.0 Vulnerable ·Fortinet
- cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:fortiap-c:5.4.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 5.4.1 Vulnerable ·Fortinet
- cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:fortiap-c:5.4.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 5.4.2 Vulnerable ·Fortinet
- cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:fortiap-c:5.4.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 5.4.3 Vulnerable ·Fortinet
Remediation
No fixed version listed by the sources yet.
Timeline
- 2026-10-02 Threatist record created from CVE-2022-22301
- 2026-10-03 Alias added: GHSA-rhxg-2cq5-ch36
References
More Fortinet Fortiap-c vulnerabilities
- TI-2023-10909 An incomplete filtering of one or more instances of special elements vulnerability… CVSS 3.1MEDIUM 6.5
Sources
- CVE-2022-22301 · CVE Program
- CVE-2022-22301 · NVD
- FIRST EPSS
- GHSA-rhxg-2cq5-ch36 · GitHub Advisory Database · CC BY 4.0
This product uses the NVD API but is not endorsed or certified by the NVD. Sources and licences