CVE-2021-41031: Path Traversal
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID for this vulnerability?
The vulnerability ID for this vulnerability is CVE-2021-41031.
What is the severity of CVE-2021-41031?
The severity of CVE-2021-41031 is high with a CVSS score of 7.8.
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.
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.
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