Unsafe Search Path Vulnerability in FortiClient by Fortinet

CVE-2019-5589

What is CVE-2019-5589?

An Unsafe Search Path vulnerability exists in the FortiClient Online Installer for Windows versions prior to 6.0.6. This flaw could be exploited by an unauthenticated remote attacker who has control over the directory containing FortiClientOnlineInstaller.exe, enabling them to execute arbitrary code on the affected system. The attacker can achieve this by uploading malicious .dll files into the installer's directory, leading to potential system compromise.

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