Disclosure summary
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.
Source-reported weakness categories
CWE-427
Source-specific records & product guidance
Sources retain their own attribution and scoring. Follow the original record to confirm affected versions, fixed releases, and configuration conditions.
NIST National Vulnerability Database · NVD-CVE-2025-57716
Open original source · Updated Oct 08, 2026
Only CPE matches marked vulnerable=true are indexed. AND/OR platform conditions must be checked in the original NVD record.
| Vendor | Product / association | Version / bounds |
|---|---|---|
| fortinet | forticlient | * {"versionStartIncluding":"7.4.0","versionEndExcluding":"7.4.4"} |
Original records & references
- NIST NVD record
- CVE Program record
- fortiguard.fortinet.com — Vendor Advisory
PUBLISHED 2025-10-14T12:15:40-04:00
MODIFIED 2026-10-08T07:10:00-04:00
INGESTED 2026-10-08T12:30:43-04:00