FortiClient and EMS
CVE-2025-57716: Uncontrolled Search Path Element in FortiClientWindows
An Uncontrolled Search Path Element vulnerability [CWE-427] in FortiClient Windows 7.4.0 through 7.4.3, 7.2.0 through 7.2.11, 7.0 all versions may allow a local low privileged user to perform a DLL hijacking attack via placing a malicious DLL to the FortiClient Online Installer installation folder.
Published
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Affected and fixed versions
| Product / branch | Fixed in |
|---|---|
| FortiClientWindows 7.4.0 to 7.4.3 | 7.4.4 or later |
| FortiClientWindows 7.2.0 to 7.2.11 | 7.2.12 or later |
| FortiClientWindows 7.0.0 to 7.0.14 | Upgrade past 7.0.14; see the advisory |
Always confirm against the vendor advisory, which lists every fixed hotfix.
What it is
An Uncontrolled Search Path Element vulnerability [CWE-427] in FortiClient Windows 7.4.0 through 7.4.3, 7.2.0 through 7.2.11, 7.0 all versions may allow a local low privileged user to perform a DLL hijacking attack via placing a malicious DLL to the FortiClient Online Installer installation folder.
Sources
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