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.

CVSS v3.1 Score

8.2

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-73 CWE-73

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
fortinet	forticlient	7.0.6 — 7.0.11
fortinet	forticlient	7.2.0 — 7.2.4

References

Advisories & Patches

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-45588? +

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. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 8.2 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2023-45588? +

CVE-2023-45588 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 8.2 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-45588? +

CVE-2023-45588 affects products from fortinet, specifically: forticlient. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2023-45588? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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