Vulnerability Description
An improper symlink following in FortiClient for Mac 6.4.3 and below may allow an non-privileged user to execute arbitrary privileged shell commands during installation phase.
CVSS Score
6.7
MEDIUM
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Fortinet | Forticlient | <= 6.4.3 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://fortiguard.com/advisory/FG-IR-21-022Vendor Advisory
- https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-22-078/Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://fortiguard.com/advisory/FG-IR-21-022Vendor Advisory
- https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-22-078/Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
FAQ
What is CVE-2021-26089?
CVE-2021-26089 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.7 (MEDIUM). An improper symlink following in FortiClient for Mac 6.4.3 and below may allow an non-privileged user to execute arbitrary privileged shell commands during installation phase.
How severe is CVE-2021-26089?
CVE-2021-26089 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.7/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2021-26089?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Fortinet Forticlient.