Main Vulnerability Database Vulnerabilities #VU107308

Improper access control in Fortinet FortiClient for Windows - CVE-2024-40586

Published: April 9, 2025

Vulnerability identifier: #VU107308

CSH Severity: Low

CVSS v4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-40586

CWE-ID: CWE-284

Exploitation vector: Local access

Exploit availability: No public exploit available

Vendor: Fortinet, Inc

Affected software:
Fortinet FortiClient for Windows

Detailed vulnerability description

The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to improper access restrictions in FortiSSLVPNd service pipe. A local user can escalate privileges on the system.

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