CVE-2021-43066

Description

A external control of file name or path in Fortinet FortiClientWindows version 7.0.2 and below, version 6.4.6 and below, version 6.2.9 and below, version 6.0.10 and below allows attacker to escalate privilege via the MSI installer.

Category

8.4
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.14%
Vendor Advisory fortiguard.com
Affected: Fortinet Fortinet FortiClientWindows
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://fortiguard.com/advisory/FG-IR-21-154 vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-43066?
CVE-2021-43066 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-43066?
To fix CVE-2021-43066, 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-2021-43066 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2021-43066 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-2021-43066?
CVE-2021-43066 affects Fortinet Fortinet FortiClientWindows.
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