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.

INFO

Published Date :

2025-10-14T15:23:10.215Z

Last Modified :

2026-02-26T17:47:32.957Z

Source :

fortinet
AFFECTED PRODUCTS

The following products are affected by CVE-2025-57716 vulnerability.

Vendors Products
Fortinet
  • Forticlient
  • Forticlientwindows
Microsoft
  • Windows
REFERENCES

Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth information to CVE-2025-57716.

URL Resource
https://fortiguard.fortinet.com/psirt/FG-IR-25-685 cve-icon cve-icon
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