PSIRTHardcoded credentials in vcm2.exe
Summary
A use of hard-coded credentials vulnerability [CWE-798] in FortiClient for Windows may allow an attacker to bypass system protections via the use of static credentials.
| Version | Affected | Solution |
|---|---|---|
| FortiClientWindows 7.2 | 7.2.0 through 7.2.1 | Upgrade to 7.2.2 or above |
| FortiClientWindows 7.0 | 7.0.0 through 7.0.9 | Upgrade to 7.0.10 or above |
Acknowledgement
Fortinet is pleased to thank Hanafiah Muhamad from One NZ for reporting this vulnerability under responsible disclosure.Timeline
2023-11-06: Initial publication