CVE-2026-24018 (GCVE-0-2026-24018)

Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2026-03-10 16:44 – Updated: 2026-03-11 13:08
VLAI
Summary
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.
SSVC
Exploitation: none Automatable: no Technical Impact: total
CISA Coordinator · CISA-ADP (v2.0.3)
Decision recorded 2026-03-11 03:56 UTC
CWE
  • CWE-61 - Escalation of privilege
References
Impacted products
Vendor Product Version CPE status
Fortinet FortiClientLinux Affected: 7.4.0 , ≤ 7.4.4 (semver)
Affected: 7.2.2 , ≤ 7.2.12 (semver)
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