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.

What is the severity of CVE-2022-26113?

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

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.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2022-26113

high

7.7

CWE

269

18/7/2022

3/8/2024

CVE-2022-26113

Q: What is CVE-2022-26113?

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

Q: How does CVE-2022-26113 impact FortiClientWindows?

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

First published: Mon Jul 18 2022(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.

Credit: psirt@fortinet.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
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

Remedy

https://fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-22-044

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Reference Links

https://fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-22-044

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-26113?
CVE-2022-26113 is an execution with unnecessary privileges vulnerability in FortiClientWindows.
How does CVE-2022-26113 impact FortiClientWindows?
CVE-2022-26113 may allow a local attacker to perform an arbitrary file write on the system.
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.
What is the severity of CVE-2022-26113?
CVE-2022-26113 has a severity score of 7.1, which is classified as high.
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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