How severe is CVE-2024-36513?

CVE-2024-36513 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-36513 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (12th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-36513?

CVE-2024-36513 affects Fortinet Forticlient. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-36513?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

Does CVE-2024-36513 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-36513 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-36136.

When was CVE-2024-36513 published?

CVE-2024-36513 was published on 2024-11-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-36513

CVE-2024-36513 is a high-severity vulnerability in Fortinet Forticlient with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.2. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-270.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (12th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-36136
Weakness: CWE-270
Affected product: Fortinet Forticlient
Published: 2024-11-12
Last modified: 2026-06-17

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.

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.
How severe is CVE-2024-36513?: CVE-2024-36513 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-36513 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (12th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-36513?: CVE-2024-36513 affects Fortinet Forticlient. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-36513?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2024-36513 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-36513 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-36136.
When was CVE-2024-36513 published?: CVE-2024-36513 was published on 2024-11-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:forticlient:*:*:*:*:*:windows:*:*

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