CVE-2023-22635

Name: CVE-2023-22635
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-04-11T17:15:08.043+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.12%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-22635 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A download of code without Integrity check vulnerability [CWE-494] in FortiClientMac version 7.0.0 through 7.0.7, 6.4 all versions, 6.2 all versions, 6.0 all versions, 5.6 all versions, 5.4 all versions, 5.2 all versions, 5.0 all versions and 4.0 all versions may allow a local attacker to escalate their privileges via modifying the installer upon upgrade.. EPSS estimates a 0.12% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A download of code without Integrity check vulnerability [CWE-494] in FortiClientMac version 7.0.0 through 7.0.7, 6.4 all versions, 6.2 all versions, 6.0 all versions, 5.6 all versions, 5.4 all versions, 5.2 all versions, 5.0 all versions and 4.0 all versions may allow a local attacker to escalate their privileges via modifying the installer upon upgrade.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.12%

2.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Fortinet	Forticlient	>= 4.0.0, <= 5.6.6
Fortinet	Forticlient	>= 6.0.0, <= 6.4.10
Fortinet	Forticlient	>= 7.0.0, < 7.0.8

References

https://fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-22-481Vendor Advisory
https://fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-22-481Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Apr 11, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-22635?

How severe is CVE-2023-22635?

CVE-2023-22635 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.12% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-22635?

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