An execution with unnecessary privileges vulnerability in the VCM engine of FortiClient for Linux versions 6.2.7 and below, version 6.4.0. may allow local users to elevate their privileges to root by creating a malicious script or program on the target machine.
CVSS v4.0 Metrics
Exploitability
Attack VectorAdjacent
ComplexityLow
RequirementsPresent
PrivilegesNone
User InteractionNone
Threat
Exploit MaturityAttacked
Vulnerable System
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
Subsequent System
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityNone
Supplemental
SafetyNegligible
AutomatableYes
RecoveryAutomatic
Value DensityConcentrated
UrgencyMedium
Change Log
| Date | Source | Changes | Score |
|---|
| 2026-07-21 | cve.org | initial, patch: Unavailable | 7.7 |
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Version |
|---|
| fortinet | forticlient | ≥ 6.0.0, < 6.2.8 |
| fortinet | forticlient | 6.4.0 |
| Fortinet | FortiClientLinux | ≥ 6.2.0, ≤ 6.2.4 |
| Fortinet | FortiClientLinux | ≥ 6.2.6, ≤ 6.2.7 |
| Fortinet | FortiClientLinux | ≥ 6.0.0, ≤ 6.0.6 |
| Fortinet | FortiClientLinux | 6.0.8 |
| Fortinet | FortiClientLinux | 6.4.0 |
Published: 2024-12-19
