CVE-2025-62676 Details
Description
An Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following') vulnerability [CWE-59] vulnerability in Fortinet FortiClientWindows 7.4.0 through 7.4.4, FortiClientWindows 7.2.0 through 7.2.12, FortiClientWindows 7.0 all versions may allow a local low-privilege attacker to perform an arbitrary file write with elevated permissions via crafted named pipe messages.
A vulnerability allowing improper link resolution before file access has been identified in Fortinet FortiClient for Windows, specifically in versions 7.4.0 through 7.4.4, 7.2.0 through 7.2.12, and all versions of 7.0. This vulnerability may enable a local low-privilege attacker to perform arbitrary file writes with elevated permissions by sending crafted messages through named pipes.
Users can upgrade to FortiClient Windows 7.4.5 or above, FortiClient Windows 7.2.13 or above, or migrate to a fixed release if using FortiClient Windows 7.0.
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, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://fortiguard.fortinet.com/psirt/FG-IR-25-661 | [email protected] | Vendor Advisory |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-59 | Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following') | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| fortinet forticlient | >= 7.0.0, < 7.2.13 >= 7.4.0, < 7.4.5 |
CPE
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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 |
| Feb 12, 2026 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |
| Feb 10, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |