Main Vulnerability Database Vulnerabilities #VU83268

Incorrect authorization in Fortinet FortiClient for Windows - CVE-2022-40681

Published: November 20, 2023

Vulnerability identifier: #VU83268

CSH Severity: Low

CVSS v4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-40681

CWE-ID: CWE-863

Exploitation vector: Local access

Exploit availability: No public exploit available

Vendor: Fortinet, Inc

Affected software:
Fortinet FortiClient for Windows

Detailed vulnerability description

The 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.

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