Vulnerability in Fortinet Forticlient
CVE-2021-32592
An unsafe search path vulnerability in FortiClientWindows 7.0.0, 6.4.6 and below, 6.2.x, 6.0.x and FortiClientEMS 7.0.0, 6.4.6 and below, 6.2.x, 6.0.x may allow an attacker to perform a DLL Hijack attack on affected devices via a malicious…
EPSS: 0.002 (15.6th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 7.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
Affected products
- Fortinet Forticlient — versions 7.0.0
- Fortinet Forticlient_enterprise_management_server — versions 7.0.0
- Fortinet Forticlientwindows, Forticlientems — versions FortiClientWindows 7.0.0, 6.4.6 and below, 6.2.x, 6.0.x; FortiClientEMS 7.0.0, 6.4.6 and below, 6.2.x, 6.0.x
Weakness classification (CWE)
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- psirt@fortinet.com (x_refsource_CONFIRM, Vendor Advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2021-32592?
- CVE-2021-32592 is a high-severity vulnerability in Fortinet Forticlient, classified under Uncontrolled Search Path Element. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2021-12-01.
- How severe is CVE-2021-32592?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.
- Is CVE-2021-32592 known to be exploited?
- 2 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.