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CVE-2023-45590

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 1.52%

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CVE-2023-45590 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. An improper control of generation of code ('code injection') in Fortinet FortiClientLinux version 7.2.0, 7.0.6 through 7.0.10 and 7.0.3 through 7.0.4 allows attacker to execute unauthorized code or commands via tricking a FortiClientLinux user into visiting a malicious website. EPSS estimates a 1.52% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An improper control of generation of code ('code injection') in Fortinet FortiClientLinux version 7.2.0, 7.0.6 through 7.0.10 and 7.0.3 through 7.0.4 allows attacker to execute unauthorized code or commands via tricking a FortiClientLinux user into visiting a malicious website

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
8.8/10

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

EPSS Probability
1.52%

71.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
FortinetForticlient>= 7.0.6, < 7.0.11
FortinetForticlient7.0.3
FortinetForticlient7.0.4
FortinetForticlient7.2.0

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-45590?
An improper control of generation of code ('code injection') in Fortinet FortiClientLinux version 7.2.0, 7.0.6 through 7.0.10 and 7.0.3 through 7.0.4 allows attacker to execute unauthorized code or commands via tricking a FortiClientLinux user into visiting a malicious website
How severe is CVE-2023-45590?
CVE-2023-45590 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.52% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2023-45590?
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