CVE-2024-36513

Name: CVE-2024-36513
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-11-12T19:15:10.633+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 0.22%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-36513 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A privilege context switching error vulnerability [CWE-270] in FortiClient Windows version 7.2.4 and below, version 7.0.12 and below, 6.4 all versions may allow an authenticated user to escalate their privileges via lua auto patch scripts.. EPSS estimates a 0.22% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A privilege context switching error vulnerability [CWE-270] in FortiClient Windows version 7.2.4 and below, version 7.0.12 and below, 6.4 all versions may allow an authenticated user to escalate their privileges via lua auto patch scripts.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.22%

12.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-270

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Fortinet	Forticlient	>= 6.4.0, <= 6.4.10
Fortinet	Forticlient	>= 7.0.0, < 7.0.13
Fortinet	Forticlient	>= 7.2.0, < 7.2.5

References

https://fortiguard.fortinet.com/psirt/FG-IR-24-144Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Nov 12, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-36513?

How severe is CVE-2024-36513?

CVE-2024-36513 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.22% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-36513?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST