How severe is CVE-2020-15941?

CVE-2020-15941 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability low.

Is CVE-2020-15941 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (66th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-15941?

CVE-2020-15941 affects Fortinet Forticlient Endpoint Management Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-15941?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2020-15941 published?

CVE-2020-15941 was published on 2021-10-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-15941

CVE-2020-15941 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Fortinet Forticlient Endpoint Management Server with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-22.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.4)
CVSS v2: 5.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (66th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Fortinet Forticlient Endpoint Management Server
Published: 2021-10-06
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A path traversal vulnerability [CWE-22] in FortiClientEMS versions 6.4.1 and below; 6.2.8 and below may allow an authenticated attacker to inject directory traversal character sequences to add/delete the files of the server via the name parameter of Deployment Packages.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-15941?: A path traversal vulnerability [CWE-22] in FortiClientEMS versions 6.4.1 and below; 6.2.8 and below may allow an authenticated attacker to inject directory traversal character sequences to add/delete the files of the server via the name parameter of Deployment Packages.
How severe is CVE-2020-15941?: CVE-2020-15941 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2020-15941 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (66th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-15941?: CVE-2020-15941 affects Fortinet Forticlient Endpoint Management Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-15941?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2020-15941 published?: CVE-2020-15941 was published on 2021-10-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://fortiguard.com/advisory/FG-IR-20-074

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:forticlient_endpoint_management_server:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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