CVE-2026-24018
Symlink Vulnerability in FortiClientLinux Enables Local Root Escalation
Publication date: 2026-03-10
Last updated on: 2026-03-13
Assigner: Fortinet, Inc.
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| fortinet | forticlient | From 7.2.2 (inc) to 7.2.13 (exc) |
| fortinet | forticlient | From 7.4.0 (inc) to 7.4.5 (exc) |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-61 | The product, when opening a file or directory, does not sufficiently account for when the file is a symbolic link that resolves to a target outside of the intended control sphere. This could allow an attacker to cause the product to operate on unauthorized files. |
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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability is a UNIX symbolic link (Symlink) following issue found in Fortinet FortiClientLinux versions 7.4.0 through 7.4.4 and 7.2.2 through 7.2.12. It may allow a local and unprivileged user to escalate their privileges to root.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
An attacker who has local access to the affected FortiClientLinux system could exploit this vulnerability to gain root privileges. This means they could perform any action on the system with full administrative rights, potentially compromising system integrity, confidentiality, and availability.
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