CVE-2024-36507: forticlient — Fix

Description

A untrusted search path in Fortinet FortiClientWindows versions 7.4.0, versions 7.2.4 through 7.2.0, versions 7.0.12 through 7.0.0 allows an attacker to run arbitrary code via DLL hijacking and social engineering.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

7.3

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-426 CWE-426

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
fortinet	forticlient	7.0.0 — 7.0.13
fortinet	forticlient	7.2.0 — 7.2.5
fortinet	forticlient	All

References

Advisories & Patches

https://fortiguard.fortinet.com/psirt/FG-IR-24-205

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-36507? +

A untrusted search path in Fortinet FortiClientWindows versions 7.4.0, versions 7.2.4 through 7.2.0, versions 7.0.12 through 7.0.0 allows an attacker to run arbitrary code via DLL hijacking and social engineering. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.3 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2024-36507? +

CVE-2024-36507 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 7.3 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-36507? +

CVE-2024-36507 affects products from fortinet, specifically: forticlient. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-36507? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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