CVE-2023-45588
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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/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
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
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- Status
- Analyzed
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