CVE-2025-47761
High
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.
SeverityHigh
CVSS7.8
Exploit probability—
Product
Fortinet Forticlient
PublishedNov 18, 2025
First seenNov 18, 2025
Weakness typeCWE-782CWE-782
How to fix
Update
- fortinet forticlient7.2.10, 7.4.4 or later
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| fortinet forticlient | 7.2.0 ≤ v < 7.2.10, 7.4.0 ≤ v < 7.4.4 | 7.2.10, 7.4.4 |
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