Hard-Coded Credential Use in FortiClient 7.0.x/7.2.x Enables Bypass
CVE-2023-33304 Published on November 14, 2023
A use of hard-coded credentials vulnerability in Fortinet FortiClient Windows 7.0.0 - 7.0.9 and 7.2.0 - 7.2.1 allows an attacker to bypass system protections via the use of static credentials.
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2023-33304 is exploitable with local system access, and requires user privileges. This vulnerability is considered to have a low attack complexity. The potential impact of an exploit of this vulnerability is considered to have no impact on confidentiality, a high impact on integrity, and no impact on availability.
Weakness Type
Use of Hard-coded Credentials
The software contains hard-coded credentials, such as a password or cryptographic key, which it uses for its own inbound authentication, outbound communication to external components, or encryption of internal data.
Products Associated with CVE-2023-33304
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Affected Versions
Fortinet FortiClientWindows:- Version 7.2.0, <= 7.2.1 is affected.
- Version 7.0.0, <= 7.0.9 is affected.
Exploit Probability
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