CVE-2025-47761
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CVE-2025-47761 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. An Exposed IOCTL with Insufficient Access Control vulnerability [CWE-782] vulnerability in Fortinet FortiClientWindows 7.4.0 through 7.4.3, FortiClientWindows 7.2.0 through 7.2.9 may allow an authenticated local user to execute unauthorized code via fortips driver. Success of the attack would require bypassing the Windows memory protections such as Heap integrity and HSP. EPSS estimates a 0.14% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An Exposed IOCTL with Insufficient Access Control vulnerability [CWE-782] vulnerability in Fortinet FortiClientWindows 7.4.0 through 7.4.3, FortiClientWindows 7.2.0 through 7.2.9 may allow an authenticated local user to execute unauthorized code via fortips driver. Success of the attack would require bypassing the Windows memory protections such as Heap integrity and HSP. In addition, it requires a valid and running VPN IPSec connection.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Fortinet | Forticlient | >= 7.2.0, < 7.2.10 |
| Fortinet | Forticlient | >= 7.4.0, < 7.4.4 |
References
- https://fortiguard.fortinet.com/psirt/FG-IR-25-112Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
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- Status
- Modified
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