CVE-2021-41031: Path Traversal

Published Jul 18, 2022
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Updated

A relative path traversal vulnerability [CWE-23] in FortiClient for Windows versions 7.0.2 and prior, 6.4.6 and prior and 6.2.9 and below may allow a local unprivileged attacker to escalate their privileges to SYSTEM via the named pipe responsible for FortiESNAC service.

Affected Software

3 affected components
Fortinet FortiClient Windows>=6.2.0<=6.2.9
Fortinet FortiClient Windows>=6.4.0<=6.4.6
Fortinet FortiClient Windows>=7.0.0<=7.0.2

Event History

Jul 18, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:40 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:40 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID for this vulnerability?

The vulnerability ID for this vulnerability is CVE-2021-41031.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2021-41031?

The severity of CVE-2021-41031 is high with a CVSS score of 7.8.

3

Which versions of FortiClient for Windows are affected by CVE-2021-41031?

FortiClient for Windows versions 6.2.0 to 6.2.9, 6.4.0 to 6.4.6, and 7.0.0 to 7.0.2 are affected by CVE-2021-41031.

4

How can an attacker exploit CVE-2021-41031?

An attacker can exploit CVE-2021-41031 by leveraging a relative path traversal vulnerability in FortiClient for Windows to escalate their privileges to SYSTEM via the named pipe responsible for FortiESNAC service.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2021-41031?

You can find more information about CVE-2021-41031 at the following reference link: https://fortiguard.com/advisory/FG-IR-21-190

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