Vulnerability Details : CVE-2021-44169
A improper initialization in Fortinet FortiClient (Windows) version 6.0.10 and below, version 6.2.9 and below, version 6.4.7 and below, version 7.0.3 and below allows attacker to gain administrative privileges via placing a malicious executable inside the FortiClient installer's directory.
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2021-44169
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days: 0.04%
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less: ~ 11 % EPSS Score History EPSS FAQ
CVSS scores for CVE-2021-44169
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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4.6
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MEDIUM | AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P |
3.9
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6.4
|
NIST |
|
8.8
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HIGH | CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H |
2.0
|
6.0
|
NIST |
|
8.2
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HIGH | CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H |
1.5
|
6.0
|
Fortinet, Inc. |
CWE ids for CVE-2021-44169
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The product does not initialize or incorrectly initializes a resource, which might leave the resource in an unexpected state when it is accessed or used.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2021-44169
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https://fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-21-238
PSIRT Advisories | FortiGuardPatch;Vendor Advisory
Products affected by CVE-2021-44169
- Fortinet » Forticlient » For WindowsVersions from including (>=) 7.0.0 and up to, including, (<=) 7.0.2cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:forticlient:*:*:*:*:*:windows:*:*
- Fortinet » Forticlient » For WindowsVersions from including (>=) 6.4.0 and up to, including, (<=) 6.4.7cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:forticlient:*:*:*:*:*:windows:*:*
- Fortinet » Forticlient » For WindowsVersions from including (>=) 6.0.0 and up to, including, (<=) 6.0.10cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:forticlient:*:*:*:*:*:windows:*:*
- Fortinet » Forticlient » For WindowsVersions from including (>=) 6.2.0 and up to, including, (<=) 6.2.9cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:forticlient:*:*:*:*:*:windows:*:*