Vulnerability identifier: #VU77194

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 6.2 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-33877

CWE-ID: CWE-276

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Fortinet FortiClient for Windows
Server applications / Other server solutions
FortiConverter
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 incorrect default permissions for files within the application's installation folder. A local user with access to the system can view contents of files and directories or modify them.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Fortinet FortiClient for Windows: 7.0.0 - 7.0.6, 6.4.0 - 6.4.8

FortiConverter: 6.0.0 - 7.0.0

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External links
http://fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-22-229

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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.