How severe is CVE-2024-47574?

CVE-2024-47574 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-47574 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (38th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-47574?

CVE-2024-47574 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-2024-47574?

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-2024-47574 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-47574 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-42530.

When was CVE-2024-47574 published?

CVE-2024-47574 was published on 2024-11-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-47574

CVE-2024-47574 is a high-severity vulnerability in Fortinet Forticlient with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. 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-306.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (38th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-42530
Weakness: CWE-306
Affected product: Fortinet Forticlient
Published: 2024-11-13
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A authentication bypass using an alternate path or channel in Fortinet FortiClientWindows version 7.4.0, versions 7.2.4 through 7.2.0, versions 7.0.12 through 7.0.0, and 6.4.10 through 6.4.0 allows low privilege attacker to execute arbitrary code with high privilege via spoofed named pipe messages.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-47574?: A authentication bypass using an alternate path or channel in Fortinet FortiClientWindows version 7.4.0, versions 7.2.4 through 7.2.0, versions 7.0.12 through 7.0.0, and 6.4.10 through 6.4.0 allows low privilege attacker to execute arbitrary code with high privilege via spoofed named pipe messages.
How severe is CVE-2024-47574?: CVE-2024-47574 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-47574 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (38th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-47574?: CVE-2024-47574 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-2024-47574?: 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-2024-47574 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-47574 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-42530.
When was CVE-2024-47574 published?: CVE-2024-47574 was published on 2024-11-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://fortiguard.fortinet.com/psirt/FG-IR-24-199

Affected products (2)

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

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