How severe is CVE-2024-40592?

CVE-2024-40592 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-40592 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (3rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-40592?

CVE-2024-40592 primarily affects Fortinet Forticlient. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-40592?

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-2024-40592 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-40592 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-38529.

When was CVE-2024-40592 published?

CVE-2024-40592 was published on 2024-11-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-40592

CVE-2024-40592 is a high-severity vulnerability in Fortinet Forticlient with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-347.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (3rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-38529
Weakness: CWE-347
Affected product: Fortinet Forticlient
Published: 2024-11-12
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An improper verification of cryptographic signature vulnerability [CWE-347] in FortiClient MacOS version 7.4.0, version 7.2.4 and below, version 7.0.10 and below, version 6.4.10 and below may allow a local authenticated attacker to swap the installer with a malicious package via a race condition during the installation process.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-40592?: An improper verification of cryptographic signature vulnerability [CWE-347] in FortiClient MacOS version 7.4.0, version 7.2.4 and below, version 7.0.10 and below, version 6.4.10 and below may allow a local authenticated attacker to swap the installer with a malicious package via a race condition during the installation process.
How severe is CVE-2024-40592?: CVE-2024-40592 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-40592 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (3rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-40592?: CVE-2024-40592 primarily affects Fortinet Forticlient. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-40592?: 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-2024-40592 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-40592 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-38529.
When was CVE-2024-40592 published?: CVE-2024-40592 was published on 2024-11-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://fortiguard.fortinet.com/psirt/FG-IR-24-022

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:forticlient:*:*:*:*:*:macos:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:forticlient:7.4.0:*:*:*:*:macos:*:*

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