Fortinet FortiClientMac up to 7.0.10/7.2.3 Configuration File /tmp file inclusion

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Fortinet FortiClientMac up to 7.0.10/7.2.3 and classified as critical. Impacted is an unknown function of the file /tmp of the component Configuration File Handler. Such manipulation leads to file inclusion. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2023-45588. An attack has to be approached locally. There is no exploit available. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Fortinet FortiClientMac up to 7.0.10/7.2.3. It has been rated as critical. Affected by this issue is an unknown code of the file /tmp of the component Configuration File Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a file inclusion vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-73. The product allows user input to control or influence paths or file names that are used in filesystem operations. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

An external control of file name or path vulnerability [CWE-73] in FortiClientMac version 7.2.3 and below, version 7.0.10 and below installer may allow a local attacker to execute arbitrary code or commands via writing a malicious configuration file in /tmp before starting the installation process.

The advisory is shared for download at fortiguard.com. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2023-45588 since 10/09/2023. The exploitation is known to be easy. The attack needs to be approached locally. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.9
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.8

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VulDB Temp Score: 7.5
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CNA Base Score: 8.2
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Exploitinginfo

Class: File inclusion
CWE: CWE-73
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Partially

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

10/09/2023 🔍
03/14/2025 +522 days 🔍
03/14/2025 +0 days 🔍
07/15/2025 +123 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: fortinet.com

Advisory: FG-IR-23-345
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2023-45588 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2023-45588
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-299744

Entryinfo

Created: 03/14/2025 18:00
Updated: 07/15/2025 19:11
Changes: 03/14/2025 18:00 (64), 07/15/2025 19:11 (11)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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