FortiClient Windows IOCTL Access Control Bypass 7.4.07.4.3 via fortips driver
CVE-2025-47761 Published on November 18, 2025
An Exposed IOCTL with Insufficient Access Control vulnerability [CWE-782] vulnerability in Fortinet FortiClientWindows 7.4.0 through 7.4.3, FortiClientWindows 7.2.0 through 7.2.9 may allow an authenticated local user to execute unauthorized code via fortips driver. Success of the attack would require bypassing the Windows memory protections such as Heap integrity and HSP. In addition, it requires a valid and running VPN IPSec connection.
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2025-47761 can be exploited with local system access, and requires small amount of user privileges. This vulnerability is consided to have a high level of attack complexity. The potential impact of an exploit of this vulnerability is considered to be very high.
Weakness Type
Exposed IOCTL with Insufficient Access Control
The software implements an IOCTL with functionality that should be restricted, but it does not properly enforce access control for the IOCTL.
Products Associated with CVE-2025-47761
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Affected Versions
Fortinet FortiClientWindows:- Version 7.4.0, <= 7.4.3 is affected.
- Version 7.2.0, <= 7.2.9 is affected.
Exploit Probability
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