Privilege escalation in Fortinet FortiSIEM Windows Agent



Risk High
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2020-9292
CWE-ID CWE-428
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
 FortiSIEM Windows Agent
Server applications / Other server solutions

Vendor Fortinet, Inc

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one high risk vulnerability.

1) Unquoted Search Path or Element

EUVDB-ID: #VU28750

Risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 8.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-9292

CWE-ID: CWE-428 - Unquoted Search Path or Element

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to escalate privileges on the target system. 

The vulnerability exist due to the some services have an unquoted service path. A remote attacker can gain elevated privileges via the AoWinAgt executable service path.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

FortiSIEM Windows Agent: - - 3.1.2

CPE2.3 External links

https://fortiguard.com/advisory/FG-IR-20-021


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.



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