Improper access control in Fortinet FortiClient for Windows - CVE-2024-40586
Published: April 9, 2025
Vulnerability identifier: #VU107308
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4: 8.5 [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]
CVE-ID: CVE-2024-40586
CWE-ID: CWE-284
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerability details
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.
Affected software
Fortinet FortiClient for Windows
How to mitigate CVE-2024-40586
Install updates from vendor's website.
Fortinet FortiClient for Windows - addressed in versions 7.0.14, 7.2.7, 7.4.1