Is CVE-2025-47761 actively exploited?

CVE-2025-47761 has no public evidence of in-the-wild exploitation as of 2025-12-16.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2025-47761?

CVE-2025-47761 has a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH severity). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H.

How do I patch CVE-2025-47761?

Patch guidance is available from fortinet security advisories. CVEDatabase generates AI-assisted remediation guidance on demand for CVE-2025-47761.

Fix CVE-2025-47761 - HIGH fortinet forticlient

Q: Which products are affected by CVE-2025-47761?

2 products: fortinet forticlient, fortinet forticlient.

Description

An Exposed IOCTL with Insufficient Access Control vulnerability [CWE-782] vulnerability in Fortinet FortiClientWindows 7.4.0 through 7.4.3, FortiClientWindows 7.2.0 through 7.2.9 may allow an authenticated local user to execute unauthorized code via fortips driver. Success of the attack would require bypassing the Windows memory protections such as Heap integrity and HSP. In addition, it requires a valid and running VPN IPSec connection.

CVSS Metrics

Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector: local
Complexity: high
Privileges: low
User Action: none
Scope: changed
Confidentiality: high
Integrity: high
Availability: high
Weaknesses: CWE-782

Metadata

Primary Vendor: FORTINET
Published: 11/18/2025
Last Modified: 12/16/2025
Source: NIST NVD
Note: Verify all details with official vendor sources before applying patches.

CVE-2025-47761

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