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    CVE-2022-33877

    An incorrect default permission [CWE-276] vulnerability in FortiClient (Windows) versions 7.0.0 through 7.0.6 and 6.4.0 through 6.4.8 and FortiConverter (Windows) versions 6.2.0 through 6.2.1, 7.0.0 and all versions of 6.0.0 may allow a local authenticated attacker to tamper with files in the installation folder, if FortiClient or FortiConverter is installed in an insecure folder.

    Published:Jun 13, 2023
    Last Modified:Nov 21, 2024
    EPS:Jun 13, 2023
    EPSS Score:0.00034
    CVSS Score:6.8

    Affected Products

    Vendor
    Fortinet
    Product
    Forticlient
    Vendor
    Fortinet
    Product
    Forticonverter

    Exploits

    No exploit reference

    Common Weakness Enumeration

    CWE-276 Incorrect Default Permissions

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    Common Vulnerability Scoring System

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    Privileges Required
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    User Interaction
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    Scope
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    Confidentiality
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    Integrity
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    Availability
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