BaseFortify

Publication date: 2025-11-18

Last updated on: 2025-12-16

Assigner: Fortinet, Inc.

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.

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Meta Information

Published

2025-11-18

Last Modified

2025-12-16

Generated

2026-07-06

AI Q&A

2025-11-18

EPSS Evaluated

2026-07-05

NVD

CVE-2025-47761

Affected Vendors & Products

Vendor	Product	Version / Range
fortinet	forticlient	From 7.4.0 (inc) to 7.4.3 (inc)
fortinet	forticlient	From 7.4.0 (inc) to 7.4.3 (inc)

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Exploitability

CWE

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CWE ID	Description
CWE-782	The product implements an IOCTL with functionality that should be restricted, but it does not properly enforce access control for the IOCTL.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is an exposed IOCTL with insufficient access control in Fortinet FortiClientWindows versions 7.4.0 through 7.4.3 and 7.2.0 through 7.2.9. It may allow an authenticated local user to execute unauthorized code via the fortips driver. Exploiting this vulnerability requires bypassing Windows memory protections such as Heap integrity and HSP, and a valid, running VPN IPSec connection is also necessary.

Impact Analysis

If exploited, this vulnerability can allow an authenticated local user to execute unauthorized code with high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system. This could lead to unauthorized access, data manipulation, or disruption of services on the affected system.

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