CVE-2024-36513

Description

A privilege context switching error vulnerability [CWE-270] in FortiClient Windows version 7.2.4 and below, version 7.0.12 and below, 6.4 all versions may allow an authenticated user to escalate their privileges via lua auto patch scripts.

CVSS v3.1 Score

8.2

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-270 CWE-270

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
fortinet	forticlient	6.4.0 — 6.4.10
fortinet	forticlient	7.0.0 — 7.0.13
fortinet	forticlient	7.2.0 — 7.2.5

References

Advisories & Patches

https://fortiguard.fortinet.com/psirt/FG-IR-24-144

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-36513? +

A privilege context switching error vulnerability [CWE-270] in FortiClient Windows version 7.2.4 and below, version 7.0.12 and below, 6.4 all versions may allow an authenticated user to escalate their privileges via lua auto patch scripts. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 8.2 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2024-36513? +

CVE-2024-36513 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 8.2 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-36513? +

CVE-2024-36513 affects products from fortinet, specifically: forticlient. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-36513? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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