Vulnerability identifier: #VU68921

Vulnerability 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

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
FortiClient (macOS)
Client/Desktop applications / Software for system administration

Vendor: Fortinet, Inc

Description

The 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.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

FortiClient (macOS): 7.0.0 - 7.0.5

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External links
http://fortiguard.fortinet.com/psirt/FG-IR-22-246

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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.