FortiClient Win <v7.4 Improper Access via FortiSSLVPNd (CVE-2024-40586)
CVE-2024-40586 Published on February 11, 2025
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.
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2024-40586 is exploitable with local system access, and requires user privileges. This vulnerability is considered to have a low attack complexity. The potential impact of an exploit of this vulnerability is considered to be very high.
Weakness Type
What is an Authorization Vulnerability?
The software does not restrict or incorrectly restricts access to a resource from an unauthorized actor.
CVE-2024-40586 has been classified to as an Authorization vulnerability or weakness.
Products Associated with CVE-2024-40586
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Affected Versions
Fortinet FortiClientWindows:- Version 7.4.0 is affected.
- Version 7.2.0, <= 7.2.6 is affected.
- Version 7.0.3, <= 7.0.13 is affected.
Exploit Probability
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