Fortinet FortiClient up to 6.4.2/7.0.1 on Windows Named Pipe improper authorization

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Fortinet FortiClient up to 6.4.2/7.0.1 on Windows. Affected is an unknown function of the component Named Pipe Handler. The manipulation results in improper authorization. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2021-36183. The attack can be executed remotely. There is not any exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Fortinet FortiClient up to 6.4.2/7.0.1 on Windows. Affected is an unknown function of the component Named Pipe Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a improper authorization vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-285. The product does not perform or incorrectly performs an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The weakness was released 11/03/2021 as FG-IR-20-079. The advisory is shared for download at fortiguard.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2021-36183 since 07/06/2021. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1548.002.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 8.0
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.9

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Improper authorization
CWE: CWE-285 / CWE-266
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Yes

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

07/06/2021 🔍
11/03/2021 +120 days 🔍
11/03/2021 +0 days 🔍
05/05/2026 +1644 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: fortinet.com

Advisory: FG-IR-20-079
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2021-36183 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2021-36183
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-185976

Entryinfo

Created: 11/03/2021 10:03
Updated: 05/05/2026 12:30
Changes: 11/03/2021 10:03 (49), 11/06/2021 19:24 (2), 11/06/2021 19:32 (18), 05/05/2026 12:27 (1), 05/05/2026 12:30 (18)
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Committer: lywand
Cache ID: 216::103

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