CVE-2022-26113: High severity fortinet forticlient ssl vpn vulnerability

Published Jul 18, 2022
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Updated

An execution with unnecessary privileges vulnerability [CWE-250] in FortiClientWindows 7.0.0 through 7.0.3, 6.4.0 through 6.4.7, 6.2.0 through 6.2.9, 6.0.0 through 6.0.10 may allow a local attacker to perform an arbitrary file write on the system.

Affected Software

4 affected components
Fortinet FortiClient Windows>=6.0.0<=6.0.10
Fortinet FortiClient Windows>=6.2.0<=6.2.9
Fortinet FortiClient Windows>=6.4.0<=6.4.7
Fortinet FortiClient Windows>=7.0.0<=7.0.3

Event History

Jul 18, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:36 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:36 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2022-26113?

CVE-2022-26113 is an execution with unnecessary privileges vulnerability in FortiClientWindows.

2

How does CVE-2022-26113 impact FortiClientWindows?

CVE-2022-26113 may allow a local attacker to perform an arbitrary file write on the system.

3

Which versions of FortiClientWindows are affected by CVE-2022-26113?

FortiClientWindows versions 7.0.0 through 7.0.3, 6.4.0 through 6.4.7, and 6.2.0 through 6.2.9 are affected by CVE-2022-26113.

4

What is the severity of CVE-2022-26113?

CVE-2022-26113 has a severity score of 7.1, which is classified as high.

5

How can I fix CVE-2022-26113?

To fix CVE-2022-26113, it is recommended to update FortiClientWindows to a version that is not affected by the vulnerability.

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