CVE-2026-24018
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...
- Published
- Mar 10, 2026
- Updated
- Mar 11, 2026
- Assigning CNA
- fortinet
- Evidence observed
- Aug 25, 2026
Primary CVSS
nvd · CVSS 3.1
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HLow · next 30 days
- Percentile
- 13.8%
- Model date
- Sep 21, 2026
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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.
Sources
1Local privilege escalation exploit for Fortinet FortiClientLinux, exploiting a symlink following vulnerability to gain root access on affected versions.
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