Vulnerability in Fortinet Forticlient
CVE-2024-40586
An Improper Access Control vulnerability [CWE-284] in FortiClient Windows version 7.4.0, version 7.2.6 and below, version 7.0.13 and below may allow a local user to escalate his privileges via FortiSSLVPNd service pipe.
EPSS: 0.002 (15.6th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 6.7 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
Affected products
- Fortinet Forticlient — versions 7.4.0
- Fortinet Forticlientwindows — versions 7.4.0, 7.2.0, 7.0.3
Weakness classification (CWE)
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- psirt@fortinet.com (Vendor Advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2024-40586?
- CVE-2024-40586 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Fortinet Forticlient, classified under Improper Access Control. CVSS score: 6.7/10. Published 2025-02-11.
- How severe is CVE-2024-40586?
- Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 6.7 out of 10.
- Is CVE-2024-40586 known to be exploited?
- 1 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.