CVE-2024-40586

Name: CVE-2024-40586
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2025-02-11T17:15:22.683+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.7/10EPSS 0.23%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-40586 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.7/10 on the CVSS scale. 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.. EPSS estimates a 0.23% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.7/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.23%

14.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-284

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Fortinet	Forticlient	>= 7.0.3, < 7.0.14
Fortinet	Forticlient	>= 7.2.0, < 7.2.7
Fortinet	Forticlient	7.4.0

References

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

Timeline

Published: Feb 11, 2025
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-40586?

How severe is CVE-2024-40586?

CVE-2024-40586 has a CVSS score of 6.7/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.23% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-40586?

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