CVE-2022-33877
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CVE-2022-33877 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. An incorrect default permission [CWE-276] vulnerability in FortiClient (Windows) versions 7.0.0 through 7.0.6 and 6.4.0 through 6.4.8 and FortiConverter (Windows) versions 6.2.0 through 6.2.1, 7.0.0 and all versions of 6.0.0 may allow a local authenticated attacker to tamper with files in the installation folder, if FortiClient or FortiConverter is installed in an insecure folder.. EPSS estimates a 0.22% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An incorrect default permission [CWE-276] vulnerability in FortiClient (Windows) versions 7.0.0 through 7.0.6 and 6.4.0 through 6.4.8 and FortiConverter (Windows) versions 6.2.0 through 6.2.1, 7.0.0 and all versions of 6.0.0 may allow a local authenticated attacker to tamper with files in the installation folder, if FortiClient or FortiConverter is installed in an insecure folder.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Fortinet | Forticlient | >= 6.4.0, <= 6.4.8 |
| Fortinet | Forticlient | >= 7.0.0, <= 7.0.6 |
| Fortinet | Forticonverter | >= 6.0.0, <= 6.0.3 |
| Fortinet | Forticonverter | 6.2.0 |
| Fortinet | Forticonverter | 6.2.1 |
| Fortinet | Forticonverter | 7.0.0 |
References
- https://fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-22-229Vendor Advisory
- https://fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-22-229Vendor Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
- Modified
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