CVE-2020-15934

HIGH EPSS 13.3%
Published Dec 19, 20241y ago · Modified Jun 17, 20262w ago
7.8 CVSS 3.1
High
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Description

An execution with unnecessary privileges vulnerability in the VCM engine of FortiClient for Linux versions 6.2.7 and below, version 6.4.0. may allow local users to elevate their privileges to root by creating a malicious script or program on the target machine.

CVSS Details

Base Score
7.8
Exploitability
1.8
Impact
5.9
Vector string
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector Local
Attack Complexity Low
Privileges Required Low
User Interaction None
Scope Unchanged
Confidentiality High
Integrity High
Availability High

Threat Intelligence

EPSS Exploit Probability
13.3% percentile
Exploit & Patch Status
No Known Exploit
No Patch Available

Weaknesses 1

CWE-269 Improper Privilege Management Authorization

Affected Products 2

VendorProductVersionRange
fortinetforticlient*≥6.0.0  –  <6.2.8
fortinetforticlient6.4.0any

References 1

  • fortiguard.com https://www.fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-20-110
    Vendor Advisory

Remediation

No remediation data recorded yet

Check vendor advisories and the NVD entry for patch availability.