CVE-2021-36183

Summary

An improper authorization vulnerability [CWE-285] in FortiClient for Windows versions 7.0.1 and below and 6.4.2 and below may allow a local unprivileged attacker to escalate their privileges to SYSTEM via the named pipe responsible for Forticlient updates.

Affected Software

VendorProductVersion RangeStatus
FortinetFortinet FortiClientWindowsFortiClientWindows 7.0.1, 7.0.0, 6.4.2, 6.4.1, 6.4.0affected

Weaknesses

  • Execute unauthorized code or commands

ADP Enrichment

CVE Program Container

Additional References

CISA ADP Vulnrichment

  • SSVC:
  • Exploitation: none
    • Automatable: no
    • Technical Impact: total

References