FortiNAC - RCE (CVE-2022-39952)
Description
A external control of file name or path in Fortinet FortiNAC versions 9.4.0, 9.2.0 through 9.2.5, 9.1.0 through 9.1.7, 8.8.0 through 8.8.11, 8.7.0 through 8.7.6, 8.6.0 through 8.6.5, 8.5.0 through 8.5.4, 8.3.7 may allow an unauthenticated attacker to execute unauthorized code or commands via specifically crafted HTTP request.
psychologyCrowdSec Analysis
CVE-2022-39952 is a critical vulnerability in Fortinet FortiNAC that allows unauthenticated attackers to gain remote code execution by manipulating file paths through crafted network requests.
CrowdSec has been tracking this vulnerability and its exploits since 6th of June 2025.
CrowdSec network observations suggest that most exploitation of CVE-2022-39952 involves focused reconnaissance to identify viable targets. Attackers typically tailor their campaigns based on system exposure and configuration. It is unlikely that a given attack is accidental. Data from the CrowdSec community also indicates a gradual decrease in attacks targeting CVE-2022-39952. While still present in the wild, exploitation levels have dropped noticeably week-over-week. This may signal that the vulnerability is becoming less relevant or that defenses are improving fast enough for attackers to lose interest.
Exploitation attempts are primarily directed at URLs containing /configwizard/keyupload.jsp.
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| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| CVE Published | 2023-02-16 |
| Rule Released | 2025-06-06 |
| CrowdSec First Seen | 2025-06-09 |
Related Weaknesses
The product exposes a resource to the wrong control sphere, providing unintended actors with inappropriate access to the resource.
The product allows user input to control or influence paths or file names that are used in filesystem operations.