CVE-2026-24018

7.8 HIGH

Published: March 10, 2026 Modified: March 13, 2026

Description

A UNIX symbolic link (Symlink) following vulnerability in Fortinet FortiClientLinux 7.4.0 through 7.4.4, FortiClientLinux 7.2.2 through 7.2.12 may allow a local and unprivileged user to escalate their privileges to root.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0

Vector String

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

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory

https://fortiguard.fortinet.com/psirt/FG-IR-26-083

Source: psirt@fortinet.com

Vendor Advisory

1 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score

7.8 / 10.0

EPSS (Exploit Probability)

0.0%

3th percentile

Exploitation Status

Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-61

Affected Vendors

fortinet

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