Improper Access Control in FortiClient Windows by Fortinet
CVE-2024-40586

6.3MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Fortinet
Status
Forticlientwindows
Vendor
CVE Published:
11 February 2025

What is CVE-2024-40586?

An improper access control vulnerability exists in FortiClient Windows that could enable a local user to escalate their privileges. This can occur via the FortiSSLVPNd service pipe when versions 7.4.0, 7.2.6 and earlier, or 7.0.13 and earlier are used, leaving systems susceptible to unauthorized access and control.

Affected Version(s)

FortiClientWindows 7.4.0

FortiClientWindows 7.2.0 <= 7.2.6

FortiClientWindows 7.0.3 <= 7.0.13

References

https://fortiguard.fortinet.com/psirt/FG-IR-23-279

CVSS V3.1

Score:
6.3
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
High
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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