CVE-2020-9287
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CVE-2020-9287 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. An Unsafe Search Path vulnerability in FortiClient EMS online installer 6.2.1 and below may allow a local attacker with control over the directory in which FortiClientEMSOnlineInstaller.exe resides to execute arbitrary code on the system via uploading malicious Filter Library DLL files in that directory.. EPSS estimates a 0.60% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An Unsafe Search Path vulnerability in FortiClient EMS online installer 6.2.1 and below may allow a local attacker with control over the directory in which FortiClientEMSOnlineInstaller.exe resides to execute arbitrary code on the system via uploading malicious Filter Library DLL files in that directory.
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Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Fortinet | Forticlient Emergency Management Server | <= 6.2.1 |
References
- https://fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-19-060Vendor Advisory
- https://fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-19-060Vendor Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
- Modified
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