CVE-2021-44169

Description

A improper initialization in Fortinet FortiClient (Windows) version 6.0.10 and below, version 6.2.9 and below, version 6.4.7 and below, version 7.0.3 and below allows attacker to gain administrative privileges via placing a malicious executable inside the FortiClient installer's directory.

Category

8.2
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.10%
Vendor Advisory fortiguard.com
Affected: Fortinet Fortinet FortiClientWindows
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-21-238 patch vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-44169?
CVE-2021-44169 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-44169?
To fix CVE-2021-44169, 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-2021-44169 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2021-44169 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-2021-44169?
CVE-2021-44169 affects Fortinet Fortinet FortiClientWindows.
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