CVE-2024-40586 Details
Description
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.
A vulnerability allowing improper access control has been identified in Fortinet FortiClient for Windows. This issue affects version 7.4.0, versions 7.2.6 and earlier, as well as versions 7.0.13 and earlier. The vulnerability may enable a local user to escalate privileges through the FortiSSLVPNd service pipe.
Metrics
CVSS 4.0 Severity and Vector Strings:
No CVSS 4.0 data is available for this CVE.
CVSS 3.x Severity and Vector Strings:
No data available for CVSS Version 2.0 on this CVE.
CISA-ADP
Assessed Feb 11, 2025References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://fortiguard.fortinet.com/psirt/FG-IR-23-279 | [email protected] | Vendor Advisory |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-284 | Improper Access Control | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| fortinet forticlient | >= 7.0.3, < 7.0.14 >= 7.2.0, < 7.2.7 7.4.0 |
CPE
Remediation
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Change History
4 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Jul 16, 2025 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |
| Feb 11, 2025 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |