Vulnerability in Fortinet Forticlientwindows

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: 0.000 (4.4th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 6.3 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:P/RL:X/RC:X.

Affected products

Weakness classification (CWE)

Public proof-of-concept exploits

References

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-40586?
CVE-2024-40586 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Fortinet Forticlientwindows, classified under Improper Access Control. CVSS score: 6.3/10. Published 2025-02-11.
How severe is CVE-2024-40586?
Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 6.3 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.