SSL-VPN credentials disclosure in FortiClient (macOS)
| Risk | Low |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 1 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2022-33878 |
| CWE-ID | CWE-312 |
| Exploitation vector | Local |
| Public exploit | N/A |
| Vulnerable software Subscribe |
FortiClient (macOS) Client/Desktop applications / Software for system administration |
| Vendor | Fortinet, Inc |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains one low risk vulnerability.
1) Cleartext storage of sensitive information
EUVDB-ID: #VU68921
Risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 4.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2022-33878
CWE-ID:
CWE-312 - Cleartext Storage of Sensitive Information
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a local user to gain access to sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to application stores the SSL-VPN password in clear text in FortiTray process. A local user can obtain the SSL-VPN password in cleartext via running a logstream for the FortiTray process in the terminal.
MitigationInstall updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsFortiClient (macOS): 7.0.0 - 7.0.5
External linkshttp://fortiguard.fortinet.com/psirt/FG-IR-22-246
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.
