CVE-2025-62676
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CVE-2025-62676 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.1/10 on the CVSS scale. An Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following') vulnerability [CWE-59] vulnerability in Fortinet FortiClientWindows 7.4.0 through 7.4.4, FortiClientWindows 7.2.0 through 7.2.12, FortiClientWindows 7.0 all versions may allow a local low-privilege attacker to perform an arbitrary file write with elevated permissions via crafted named pipe messages.. EPSS estimates a 0.21% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following') vulnerability [CWE-59] vulnerability in Fortinet FortiClientWindows 7.4.0 through 7.4.4, FortiClientWindows 7.2.0 through 7.2.12, FortiClientWindows 7.0 all versions may allow a local low-privilege attacker to perform an arbitrary file write with elevated permissions via crafted named pipe messages.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Fortinet | Forticlient | >= 7.0.0, < 7.2.13 |
| Fortinet | Forticlient | >= 7.4.0, < 7.4.5 |
References
- https://fortiguard.fortinet.com/psirt/FG-IR-25-661Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Analyzed
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