CVE-2020-9287

Description

An Unsafe Search Path vulnerability in FortiClient EMS online installer 6.2.1 and below may allow a local attacker with control over the directory in which FortiClientEMSOnlineInstaller.exe resides to execute arbitrary code on the system via uploading malicious Filter Library DLL files in that directory.

Category

7.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.05%
Vendor Advisory fortiguard.com
Affected: Fortinet Fortinet FortiClient EMS
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-19-060 vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2020-9287?
CVE-2020-9287 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2020-9287?
To fix CVE-2020-9287, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2020-9287 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2020-9287 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2020-9287?
CVE-2020-9287 affects Fortinet Fortinet FortiClient EMS.
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