Privilege escalation in FortiClient (Windows)
| Risk | Low |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 1 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2021-44169 |
| CWE-ID | CWE-665 |
| Exploitation vector | Local |
| Public exploit | N/A |
| Vulnerable software Subscribe |
Fortinet FortiClient for Windows Server applications / Other server solutions |
| Vendor | Fortinet, Inc |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains one low risk vulnerability.
1) Improper Initialization
EUVDB-ID: #VU61981
Risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 6.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2021-44169
CWE-ID:
CWE-665 - Improper Initialization
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to improper initialization. A local user can place a malicious executable inside the FortiClient installer's directory and execute it with administrative privileges.
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsFortinet FortiClient for Windows: 6.0.0 - 7.0.2
External linkshttp://fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-21-238
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
