CVE-2023-33304: Medium severity fortinet forticlient ssl vpn vulnerability

Published Nov 14, 2023
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Updated

A use of hard-coded credentials vulnerability in Fortinet FortiClient Windows 7.0.0 - 7.0.9 and 7.2.0 - 7.2.1 allows an attacker to bypass system protections via the use of static credentials.

Affected Software

3 affected components
Fortinet FortiClient Windows>=7.0.0<=7.0.9
Fortinet FortiClient Windows=7.2.0
Fortinet FortiClient Windows=7.2.1

Remediation

Information

Please upgrade to FortiClientWindows version 7.2.2 or above Please upgrade to FortiClientWindows version 7.0.10 or above

Event History

Nov 14, 2023
CVE Published
06:07 PM
Data Sourced
06:07 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID for this issue?

The vulnerability ID for this issue is CVE-2023-33304.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2023-33304?

The severity of CVE-2023-33304 is medium.

3

How does CVE-2023-33304 affect Fortinet FortiClient?

CVE-2023-33304 affects Fortinet FortiClient versions 7.0.0 - 7.0.9 and 7.2.0 - 7.2.1 on Windows.

4

How can an attacker exploit CVE-2023-33304?

An attacker can exploit CVE-2023-33304 by bypassing system protections using hard-coded credentials.

5

Is there a fix available for CVE-2023-33304?

Yes, Fortinet has released a fix for CVE-2023-33304. It is recommended to update to the latest version of Fortinet FortiClient.

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