CVE-2025-57716
Medium
Description
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.
SeverityMedium
CVSS6.7
Exploit probability—
Product
Fortinet Forticlient
PublishedOct 14, 2025
First seenOct 14, 2025
Weakness typeCWE-427CWE-427
How to fix
Update
- fortinet forticlient7.2.12, 7.4.4 or later
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| fortinet forticlient | 7.0.0 ≤ v < 7.2.12, 7.4.0 ≤ v < 7.4.4 | 7.2.12, 7.4.4 |
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