CVE-2023-45588

Name: CVE-2023-45588
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2025-03-14T16:15:27.57+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.26%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-45588 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. An external control of file name or path vulnerability [CWE-73] in FortiClientMac version 7.2.3 and below, version 7.0.10 and below installer may allow a local attacker to execute arbitrary code or commands via writing a malicious configuration file in /tmp before starting the installation process.. EPSS estimates a 0.26% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An external control of file name or path vulnerability [CWE-73] in FortiClientMac version 7.2.3 and below, version 7.0.10 and below installer may allow a local attacker to execute arbitrary code or commands via writing a malicious configuration file in /tmp before starting the installation process.

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

0.26%

17.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-73

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Fortinet	Forticlient	>= 7.0.6, < 7.0.11
Fortinet	Forticlient	>= 7.2.0, < 7.2.4

References

https://fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-23-345Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 14, 2025
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-45588?

How severe is CVE-2023-45588?

CVE-2023-45588 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.26% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-45588?

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