A Vulnerability in Fortinet FortiGate Could Allow for Remote Code Execution

A vulnerability has been discovered in Fortinet FortiGate, which could allow for remote code execution. Fortinet FortiGate is a firewall product that provides VPN functionality. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow for remote code execution in the context of the affected service account. Depending on the privileges associated with the service account an attacker could then install programs; view, change, or delete data; or create new accounts with full user rights. Service accounts that are configured to have fewer …

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