Incorrect authorization in Fortinet FortiClient (Windows)
| Risk | Low |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 1 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2022-40681 |
| CWE-ID | CWE-863 |
| 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) Incorrect authorization
EUVDB-ID: #VU83268
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-2022-40681
CWE-ID:
CWE-863 - Incorrect Authorization
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a local user to bypass authorization checks.
The vulnerability exists due to incorrect authorization. A local user can delete arbitrary files in the device filesystem.
MitigationInstall updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsFortinet FortiClient for Windows: 6.0.0 - 7.0.7
External linkshttp://fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-22-299
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.
