CVE-2022-33877

Description

An incorrect default permission [CWE-276] vulnerability in FortiClient (Windows) versions 7.0.0 through 7.0.6 and 6.4.0 through 6.4.8 and FortiConverter (Windows) versions 6.2.0 through 6.2.1, 7.0.0 and all versions of 6.0.0 may allow a local authenticated attacker to tamper with files in the installation folder, if FortiClient or FortiConverter is installed in an insecure folder.

Remediation

Solution:

  • Please upgrade to FortiClientWindows version 7.0.7 or above Please upgrade to FortiClientWindows version 6.4.9 or above Please upgrade to FortiConverter version 7.0.1 or above Please upgrade to FortiConverter version 6.2.2 or above  

Category

7.0
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.03%
Vendor Advisory fortiguard.com
Affected: Fortinet FortiConverter
Affected: Fortinet FortiClientWindows
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-22-229 vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-33877?
CVE-2022-33877 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-33877?
To fix CVE-2022-33877: Please upgrade to FortiClientWindows version 7.0.7 or above Please upgrade to FortiClientWindows version 6.4.9 or above Please upgrade to FortiConverter version 7.0.1 or above Please upgrade to FortiConverter version 6.2.2 or above  
Is CVE-2022-33877 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2022-33877 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-2022-33877?
CVE-2022-33877 affects Fortinet FortiConverter, Fortinet FortiClientWindows.
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