#VU123719 Link following in FortiClient (Linux) - CVE-2026-24018

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#VU123719 Link following in FortiClient (Linux) - CVE-2026-24018

Published: March 10, 2026 / Updated: March 14, 2026


Vulnerability identifier: #VU123719
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: 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-2026-24018
CWE-ID: CWE-59
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
FortiClient (Linux)
Software vendor:
Fortinet, Inc

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to an insecure link following issue. A local user can create a specially crafted symbolic link to a critical file on the system and overwrite it with root privileges.


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.

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