CVE-2024-40586 — MEDIUM (6.7)

Q: How severe is CVE-2024-40586?

CVE-2024-40586 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.7/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Q: Is there a patch for CVE-2024-40586?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Fortinet Forticlient.

Vulnerability 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.

CVSS Score

6.7

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

HIGH

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Fortinet	Forticlient	>= 7.0.3, < 7.0.14

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-284

References

https://fortiguard.fortinet.com/psirt/FG-IR-23-279Vendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2024-40586?

CVE-2024-40586 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.7 (MEDIUM). 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 FortiSS...

How severe is CVE-2024-40586?

CVE-2024-40586 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.7/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2024-40586?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Fortinet Forticlient.