CVE-2023-37939

Description

An exposure of sensitive information to an unauthorized actor vulnerability [CWE-200] in FortiClient for Windows 7.2.0, 7.0 all versions, 6.4 all versions, 6.2 all versions, Linux 7.2.0, 7.0 all versions, 6.4 all versions, 6.2 all versions and Mac 7.2.0 through 7.2.1, 7.0 all versions, 6.4 all versions, 6.2 all versions, may allow a local authenticated attacker with no Administrative privileges to retrieve the list of files or folders excluded from malware scanning.

Remediation

Solution:

  • Please upgrade to FortiClientMac version 7.2.2 or above Please upgrade to FortiClientWindows version 7.2.1 or above Please upgrade to FortiClientLinux version 7.2.1 or above

Category

3.3
CVSS
Severity: Low
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.05%
Vendor Advisory fortiguard.com
Affected: Fortinet FortiClientMac
Affected: Fortinet FortiClientWindows
Affected: Fortinet FortiClientLinux
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-37939?
CVE-2023-37939 has been scored as a low severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-37939?
To fix CVE-2023-37939: Please upgrade to FortiClientMac version 7.2.2 or above Please upgrade to FortiClientWindows version 7.2.1 or above Please upgrade to FortiClientLinux version 7.2.1 or above
Is CVE-2023-37939 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2023-37939 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-2023-37939?
CVE-2023-37939 affects Fortinet FortiClientMac, Fortinet FortiClientWindows, Fortinet FortiClientLinux.
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