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CVE-2022-41328

A improper limitation of a pathname to a restricted directory vulnerability ('path traversal') [CWE-22] in Fortinet FortiOS version 7.2.0 through 7.2.3, 7.0.0 through 7.0.9 and before 6.4.11 allows a privileged attacker to read and write files on the underlying Linux system via c…

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A improper limitation of a pathname to a restricted directory vulnerability ('path traversal') [CWE-22] in Fortinet FortiOS version 7.2.0 through 7.2.3, 7.0.0 through 7.0.9 and before 6.4.11 allows a privileged attacker to read and write files on the underlying Linux system via crafted CLI commands.
CVSS 6.5 (MEDIUM) KEV: KNOWN CATALOG

Attention and evidence

HYPE SCORE
0.0/10
REALITY · THREAT PRIORITY
8.0/10
General review priority; not probability

Evidence confidence: Exploitation recorded

Why this priority?
  • Recorded exploitation baseline: +7.00
  • Technical severity: CVSS 6.5: +0.97
  • Fresh EPSS: 10.68%: +0.05

General review priority, not probability, victim count or asset-specific risk. A range covers missing CVSS/EPSS inputs within the current evidence state.

Sources: 12 documents and public datasets.

Hype components

Headline sample (25%)
0/100
Press, 30 days (60%)
0/100
Grounded branding (15%)
0/100
HYPE TOTAL0/100

Sources and documents

wiz.io
Press · 22 Jul 2026, 07:00 · Agentless Threat Hunting Guide for FortiGate Devices | Wiz Blog - wiz.io
Rescana
Press · 11 Feb 2026, 08:00 · UNC3886 Cyber Espionage Campaign Exploits Fortinet and VMware Zero-Days to Breach Singapore Telecom Sector - Rescana
The Hacker News
Press · 19 Jun 2024, 07:00 · UNC3886 Uses Fortinet, VMware 0-Days and Stealth Tactics in Long-Term Spying - The Hacker News
Google Cloud
Press · 18 Jun 2024, 07:00 · Cloaked and Covert: Uncovering UNC3886 Espionage Operations - Google Cloud
Rapid7
Press · 12 Feb 2024, 08:00 · Critical Fortinet FortiOS CVE-2024-21762 Exploited - Rapid7
See all 12 source documents
BleepingComputer
Press · 13 Jun 2023, 07:00 · Chinese hackers used VMware ESXi zero-day to backdoor VMs - BleepingComputer
Google Cloud
Press · 20 Mar 2023, 07:00 · Move, Patch, Get Out the Way: 2022 Zero-Day Exploitation Continues at an Elevated Pace - Google Cloud
The Hacker News
Press · 18 Mar 2023, 07:00 · Chinese Hackers Exploit Fortinet Zero-Day Flaw for Cyber Espionage Attack - The Hacker News
The Record from Recorded Future News
Press · 16 Mar 2023, 07:00 · China-linked hackers exploit Fortinet zero-day in new spying campaign - The Record from Recorded Future News
Google Cloud
Press · 16 Mar 2023, 07:00 · Fortinet Zero-Day and Custom Malware Used by Suspected Chinese Actor in Espionage Operation - Google Cloud
The Hacker News
Press · 14 Mar 2023, 07:00 · Fortinet FortiOS Flaw Exploited in Targeted Cyberattacks on Government Entities - The Hacker News
BleepingComputer
Press · 13 Mar 2023, 07:00 · Fortinet: New FortiOS bug used as zero-day to attack govt networks - BleepingComputer

Score evolution

● Hype   ● Reality

Earlier evidence-support scores are retained in history; this chart shows only the current priority definition.

First record: hype 0.0 · reality 8.0 (2026-11-02 15:13). The curve appears once the score changes.

Public exploit evidence

0

Public exploit entries / repo candidates

Evidence context and dated references

Reality is general threat/review priority, combining observed exploitation, CVSS severity and fresh EPSS. Evidence confidence is separate. This is not calibrated risk, a victim count or an asset-specific assessment. A range reflects missing numeric inputs.

Evidence in context

Confidence in exploitation evidence
Exploitation recorded
Priority basis
Recorded exploitation; CVSS 6.5; EPSS 10.7%
Attention, last 30 days
0 distinct story titles; 0 press documents; 0 publisher domains.
Technical potential
local access, high privileges, no user interaction.
Observed activity
Exploitation recorded in CISA KEV.
Known scale
Not quantified.
Evidence confidence basis
Trusted exploitation confirmation

Score evaluated: 2026-11-05 13:58:43.617123+00:00 · EPSS snapshot: 2026-11-05T12:03:04Z

Source event timeline
Published
07 Mar 2023, 16:04
First press mention
13 Mar 2023, 07:00
Added to the CISA KEV catalog
14 Mar 2023, 00:00
Latest press mention
22 Jul 2026, 07:00
Score calculated
05 Nov 2026, 13:58