#VU100461 Untrusted search path in Fortinet FortiClient for Windows - CVE-2024-36507

Vulnerability identifier: #VU100461

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 5.9 [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-2024-36507

CWE-ID: CWE-426

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Fortinet FortiClient for Windows
Server applications / Other server solutions

Vendor: Fortinet, Inc

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to usage of an untrusted search path in the online installer. A local user can place a malicious binary into a specific location on the system and execute arbitrary code with escalated privileges.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Fortinet FortiClient for Windows: 7.0.0 - 7.0.12, 7.2.0 - 7.2.4, 7.4.0

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External links
https://fortiguard.fortinet.com/psirt/FG-IR-24-205

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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.