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CVE-2020-9290

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.60%

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CVE-2020-9290 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. An Unsafe Search Path vulnerability in FortiClient for Windows online installer 6.2.3 and below may allow a local attacker with control over the directory in which FortiClientOnlineInstaller.exe and FortiClientVPNOnlineInstaller.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 for Windows online installer 6.2.3 and below may allow a local attacker with control over the directory in which FortiClientOnlineInstaller.exe and FortiClientVPNOnlineInstaller.exe resides to execute arbitrary code on the system via uploading malicious Filter Library DLL files in that directory.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
7.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability
0.60%

44.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
FortinetForticlient<= 6.2.3
FortinetForticlient Virtual Private Network<= 6.2.3

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-9290?
An Unsafe Search Path vulnerability in FortiClient for Windows online installer 6.2.3 and below may allow a local attacker with control over the directory in which FortiClientOnlineInstaller.exe and FortiClientVPNOnlineInstaller.exe resides to execute arbitrary code on the system via uploading malicious Filter Library DLL files in that directory.
How severe is CVE-2020-9290?
CVE-2020-9290 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.60% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-9290?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST