8.2
HIGH
CVE-2024-31492
FortiClientMac Unvalidated File Path Vulnerability
Description

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.

INFO

Published Date :

April 10, 2024, 1:51 p.m.

Last Modified :

Jan. 23, 2025, 3:58 p.m.

Remotely Exploitable :

No

Impact Score :

6.0

Exploitability Score :

1.5
Affected Products

The following products are affected by CVE-2024-31492 vulnerability. Even if cvefeed.io is aware of the exact versions of the products that are affected, the information is not represented in the table below.

ID Vendor Product Action
1 Fortinet forticlient
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to CVE-2024-31492.

URL Resource
https://fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-23-345 Vendor Advisory
https://fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-23-345 Vendor Advisory

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The following table lists the changes that have been made to the CVE-2024-31492 vulnerability over time.

Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.

  • Initial Analysis by [email protected]

    Jan. 23, 2025

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added CVSS V3.1 NIST AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
    Added CWE NIST NVD-CWE-Other
    Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:forticlient:*:*:*:*:*:macos:*:* versions from (including) 7.0.6 up to (excluding) 7.0.11 *cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:forticlient:*:*:*:*:*:macos:*:* versions from (including) 7.2.0 up to (excluding) 7.2.4
    Changed Reference Type https://fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-23-345 No Types Assigned https://fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-23-345 Vendor Advisory
    Changed Reference Type https://fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-23-345 No Types Assigned https://fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-23-345 Vendor Advisory
  • CVE Modified by af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

    Nov. 21, 2024

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Reference https://fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-23-345
  • CVE Modified by [email protected]

    May. 14, 2024

    Action Type Old Value New Value
  • CVE Received by [email protected]

    Apr. 10, 2024

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Description 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.
    Added Reference Fortinet, Inc. https://fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-23-345 [No types assigned]
    Added CWE Fortinet, Inc. CWE-73
    Added CVSS V3.1 Fortinet, Inc. AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
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