What is CVE-2023-45588?

CVE-2023-45588 is a high-severity vulnerability in Fortinet Forticlient, classified under External Control of File Name or Path. CVSS score: 8.2/10. Published 2025-03-14.

How severe is CVE-2023-45588?

High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.2 out of 10.

Vulnerability in Fortinet Forticlient

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 configu…

EPSS: 0.003 (18.8th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 8.2 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Affected products

Fortinet Forticlient
Fortinet Forticlientmac — versions 7.2.0, 7.0.6

Weakness classification (CWE)

CWE-73 — External Control of File Name or Path

References

psirt@fortinet.com (Vendor Advisory)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-45588?: CVE-2023-45588 is a high-severity vulnerability in Fortinet Forticlient, classified under External Control of File Name or Path. CVSS score: 8.2/10. Published 2025-03-14.
How severe is CVE-2023-45588?: High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.2 out of 10.