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TI-2022-17999 Aliases CVE-2022-38372GHSA-5x9q-p83x-cp4w

A hidden functionality vulnerability [CWE-1242] in FortiTester CLI 2.3.0 through 3.9.1…

Priority LOW 31Published · Updated

Key facts

Attack vector
Local
Privileges required
High
User interaction
None
Attack complexity
Low
Impact type
—
Confidentiality · integrity · availability
High · High · High
Fix status
No fix listed

Attack profile from CVSS 3.1 · CNA. Fix status from CNA.

Summary

A hidden functionality vulnerability [CWE-1242] in FortiTester CLI 2.3.0 through 3.9.1, 4.0.0 through 4.2.0, 7.0.0 through 7.1.0 may allow a local, privileged user to obtain a root shell on the device via an undocumented command.

Why it matters now

Exploitation None reported CISA SSVC · not in CISA KEV
EPSS 0.00192 8th 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

VendorProductAffected versionsFixed inStatusSource
FortinetFortinet FortiTesterFortiTester 2.3.0 through 3.9.1, 4.0.0 through 4.2.0, 7.0.0 through 7.1.0—No fix listedCNA
  • Fortinet FortiTester VendorFortinet Affected FortiTester 2.3.0 through 3.9.1, 4.0.0 through 4.2.0, 7.0.0 through 7.1.0 Fixed in — No fix listed CNA

CPE configurations NVD · 3

CPEVersionsRoleVendor
cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:fortitester:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*2.3.0 – 3.9.1; 4.0.0 – 4.2.0VulnerableFortinet
cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:fortitester:7.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*7.0.0VulnerableFortinet
cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:fortitester:7.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*7.1.0VulnerableFortinet
  • cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:fortitester:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 2.3.0 – 3.9.1; 4.0.0 – 4.2.0 Vulnerable ·Fortinet
  • cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:fortitester:7.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 7.0.0 Vulnerable ·Fortinet
  • cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:fortitester:7.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 7.1.0 Vulnerable ·Fortinet

Remediation

No fixed version listed by the sources yet.

Timeline

  1. 2026-10-02 Threatist record created from CVE-2022-38372
  2. 2026-10-03 Alias added: GHSA-5x9q-p83x-cp4w

References

Advisory 1

  • TI-2022-14884 OS command injection in Fortinet FortiTester CVSS 3.1CRITICAL 9.8
  • TI-2022-14882 OS command injection in Fortinet FortiTester CVSS 3.1CRITICAL 9.8
  • TI-2022-14883 OS command injection in Fortinet FortiTester CVSS 3.1CRITICAL 9.8
  • TI-2022-16286 Missing brute-force protection in Fortinet FortiTester CVSS 3.1CRITICAL 9.8
  • TI-2020-10186 Cross-site scripting in Fortinet FortiAnalyzer CVSS 3.1HIGH 8.8
  • TI-2022-16285 OS command injection in Fortinet FortiTester CVSS 3.1HIGH 8.8
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Sources

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