FortiClient Windows Named Pipe Auth Bypass 6.0-7.0 (v6-7)
CVE-2022-40682 Published on April 11, 2023
A incorrect authorization in Fortinet FortiClient (Windows) 7.0.0 - 7.0.7, 6.4.0 - 6.4.9, 6.2.0 - 6.2.9 and 6.0.0 - 6.0.10 allows an attacker to execute unauthorized code or commands via sending a crafted request to a specific named pipe.
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2022-40682 is exploitable with local system access, and requires small amount of user privileges. This vulnerability is considered to have a low attack complexity. The potential impact of an exploit of this vulnerability is considered to be very high.
Weakness Type
What is an AuthZ Vulnerability?
The software performs an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action, but it does not correctly perform the check. This allows attackers to bypass intended access restrictions.
CVE-2022-40682 has been classified to as an AuthZ vulnerability or weakness.
Products Associated with CVE-2022-40682
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Affected Versions
Fortinet FortiClientWindows:- Version 7.0.0, <= 7.0.7 is affected.
- Version 6.4.0, <= 6.4.10 is affected.
- Version 6.2.0, <= 6.2.9 is affected.
- Version 6.0.0, <= 6.0.10 is affected.
Exploit Probability
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