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CVE-2021-36167:
FortiClient vulnerability analysis and mitigation
Overview
An improper authorization vulnerability was identified in FortiClient Windows versions 7.0.0, 6.4.6 and below, and 6.2.8 and below. The vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2021-36167, was disclosed on December 7, 2021, and relates to improper access control in the GUI component (FortiGuard PSIRT, NVD).
Technical details
The vulnerability has been assigned a CVSS v3 score of 4.1, indicating a medium severity level. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-285 (Improper Authorization) and affects the GUI component of FortiClient Windows (FortiGuard PSIRT).
Impact
The vulnerability could potentially lead to improper access control in affected FortiClient Windows systems (FortiGuard PSIRT).
Additional resources
Source: This report was generated using AI
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