Main Vulnerability Database Vulnerabilities #VU74985

#VU74985 Incorrect authorization in Fortinet FortiClient for Windows - CVE-2022-40682

Published: April 11, 2023

Vulnerability identifier: #VU74985

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 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-2022-40682

CWE-ID: CWE-863

Exploitation vector: Local access

Exploit availability: No public exploit available

Vulnerable software:
Fortinet FortiClient for Windows

Software vendor:
Fortinet, Inc

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to incorrect authorization. A local user can impersonate FortiClient process and create arbitrary files on the system.

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