CVE-2021-43066
mediumpriority · track · 31EPSS 0.002 · 13 %ileEURUUSEPSS · scored 2026-10-27
A external control of file name or path in Fortinet FortiClientWindows version 7.0.2 and below, version 6.4.6 and below, version 6.2.9 and below, version 6.0.10 and below allows attacker to escalate privilege via the MSI installer.
cvss
Technical severity, 0–10. One row per scoring source.
base score 0–10 · higher = more severe · hover a vector to decode⚠ sources disagree · medium–high · 4.6–8.4
ssvc
A stakeholder decision — act, attend, or track — from exploitation and impact.
weaknesses
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affected products (7)
Products and version ranges known to be affected.
- Fortinet Fortinet FortiClientWindows≤ FortiClientWindows 7.0.2 7.0.1, 7.0.0, 6.4.6, 6.4.5, 6.4.4, 6.4.3, 6.4.2, 6.4.1, 6.4.0, 6.2.9, 6.2.8, 6.2.7, 6.2.6, 6.2.5, 6.2.4, 6.2.3, 6.2.2, 6.2.1, 6.2.0, 6.0.10, 6.0.9, 6.0.8, 6.0.7, 6.0.6, 6.0.5, 6.0.4, 6.0.3, 6.0.2, 6.0.1, 6.0.0enisa_euvdEU
also known as (5)
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sources
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references (7)
External citations — patches, advisories, analysis.
- https://cxsecurity.com/cveshow/CVE-2021-43066/cnnvd
- https://fortiguard.com/advisory/FG-IR-21-154cnnvd
- https://vigilance.fr/vulnerability/FortiClient-privilege-escalation-via-Windows-MSI-Installer-38207cnnvd
- https://www.cybersecurity-help.cz/vdb/SB2022050320cnnvd
- https://www.fortinet.com/support/product-downloadsPatchcnnvd
- https://fortiguard.com/advisory/FG-IR-21-154enisa_euvd
- https://fortiguard.com/advisory/FG-IR-21-154Vendor Advisorynvd
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