#VU64050 Execution with unnecessary privileges in Fortinet FortiClient for Windows - CVE-2022-26113

Vulnerability identifier: #VU64050

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 5.9 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-26113

CWE-ID: CWE-250

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Fortinet FortiClient for Windows
Server applications / Other server solutions

Vendor: Fortinet, Inc

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to unspecified error, related to arbitrary file write. A local user can escalate privileges on the system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Fortinet FortiClient for Windows: 6.0.0 - 6.0.10, 6.2.0 - 6.2.9, 6.4.0 - 6.4.7, 7.0.0 - 7.0.3

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

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.