SB20251014109 - Insecure DLL loading in Fortinet FortiClient for Windows 



SB20251014109 - Insecure DLL loading in Fortinet FortiClient for Windows

Published: October 14, 2025

Security Bulletin ID SB20251014109
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Insecure DLL loading (CVE-ID: CVE-2025-57716)

The vulnerability allows a local authenticated user to execute arbitrary code.

The vulnerability exists due to uncontrolled search path element in online installer. A local low privileged user can perform a DLL hijacking attack via placing a malicious DLL to the FortiClient Online Installer installation folder.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.