CVE-2021-44169
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CVE-2021-44169 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A improper initialization in Fortinet FortiClient (Windows) version 6.0.10 and below, version 6.2.9 and below, version 6.4.7 and below, version 7.0.3 and below allows attacker to gain administrative privileges via placing a malicious executable inside the FortiClient installer's directory.. EPSS estimates a 0.37% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A improper initialization in Fortinet FortiClient (Windows) version 6.0.10 and below, version 6.2.9 and below, version 6.4.7 and below, version 7.0.3 and below allows attacker to gain administrative privileges via placing a malicious executable inside the FortiClient installer's directory.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Fortinet | Forticlient | >= 6.0.0, <= 6.0.10 |
| Fortinet | Forticlient | >= 6.2.0, <= 6.2.9 |
| Fortinet | Forticlient | >= 6.4.0, <= 6.4.7 |
| Fortinet | Forticlient | >= 7.0.0, <= 7.0.2 |
References
- https://fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-21-238Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-21-238Patch, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
- Modified
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