CVE-2023-45588

Description

An external control of file name or path vulnerability [CWE-73] in FortiClientMac version 7.2.3 and below, version 7.0.10 and below installer may allow a local attacker to execute arbitrary code or commands via writing a malicious configuration file in /tmp before starting the installation process.

Remediation

Solution:

  • Please upgrade to FortiClientMac version 7.2.4 or above Please upgrade to FortiClientMac version 7.0.11 or above

Category

8.2
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.03%
Affected: Fortinet FortiClientMac
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-23-345

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-45588?
CVE-2023-45588 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-45588?
To fix CVE-2023-45588: Please upgrade to FortiClientMac version 7.2.4 or above Please upgrade to FortiClientMac version 7.0.11 or above
Is CVE-2023-45588 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2023-45588 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-2023-45588?
CVE-2023-45588 affects Fortinet FortiClientMac.
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