CVE-2025-62676
High
Description
An Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following') vulnerability [CWE-59] vulnerability in Fortinet FortiClientWindows 7.4.0 through 7.4.4, FortiClientWindows 7.2.0 through 7.2.12, FortiClientWindows 7.0 all versions may allow a local low-privilege attacker to perform an arbitrary file write with elevated permissions via crafted named pipe messages.
SeverityHigh
CVSS7.1
Exploit probability—
Product
Fortinet Forticlient
PublishedFeb 10, 2026
First seenFeb 10, 2026
Weakness typeCWE-59Improper link resolution
How to fix
Update
- fortinet forticlient7.2.13, 7.4.5 or later
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| fortinet forticlient | 7.0.0 ≤ v < 7.2.13, 7.4.0 ≤ v < 7.4.5 | 7.2.13, 7.4.5 |
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