CVE-2025-57716

Summary

An Uncontrolled Search Path Element vulnerability [CWE-427] in FortiClient Windows 7.4.0 through 7.4.3, 7.2.0 through 7.2.11, 7.0 all versions may allow a local low privileged user to perform a DLL hijacking attack via placing a malicious DLL to the FortiClient Online Installer installation folder.

Affected Software

VendorProductVersion RangeStatus
FortinetFortiClientWindows7.4.0 <= 7.4.3affected
FortinetFortiClientWindows7.2.0 <= 7.2.11affected
FortinetFortiClientWindows7.0.0 <= 7.0.14affected

Weaknesses

  • CWE-427: Execute unauthorized code or commands

ADP Enrichment

CISA ADP Vulnrichment

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

References