CVE-2022-43950 : What You Need to Know

A URL redirection vulnerability in FortiNAC and FortiNAC-F products may allow an attacker to redirect users to a malicious website via a crafted URL.

Understanding CVE-2022-43950

This CVE-2022-43950 impacts Fortinet's FortiNAC and FortiNAC-F versions through 9.4.1, 9.2.7, 9.1.9, 8.8.11, and 8.7.6.

What is CVE-2022-43950?

The vulnerability involves URL redirection to an untrusted site, potentially leading to unauthorized website redirects.

The Impact of CVE-2022-43950

An unauthenticated attacker could exploit this vulnerability to redirect users to arbitrary websites by manipulating URLs.

Technical Details of CVE-2022-43950

This vulnerability has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 3.9 (Low severity) with an attack complexity of LOW and network attack vector.

Vulnerability Description

The flaw allows attackers to perform an 'Open Redirect' attack, categorized under CWE-601, enabling the execution of unauthorized code or commands.

Affected Systems and Versions

FortiNAC and FortiNAC-F versions 7.2.0, 9.4.1 and below, 9.2, 9.1, 8.8, and 8.7 are affected.

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers can exploit this vulnerability by luring users to click on manipulated URLs leading to redirection to malicious sites.

Mitigation and Prevention

To address CVE-2022-43950, users are advised to upgrade to FortiNAC version 9.4.2 or above and FortiNAC-F version 7.2.1 or above.

Immediate Steps to Take

Upgrade affected Fortinet products to the latest recommended versions to mitigate the risk of URL redirection attacks.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch FortiNAC and FortiNAC-F products to ensure protection against known vulnerabilities.

Patching and Updates

Stay informed about security updates from Fortinet and apply patches promptly to maintain a secure network environment.