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CVE-2016-8493

In FortiClientWindows 5.4.1 and 5.4.2, an attacker may escalate privilege via a FortiClientNamedPipe vulnerability.

  • Published: Jun 26, 2017
  • Updated: Nov 9, 2025
  • CVE: CVE-2016-8493
  • Severity: High
  • Exploit:

CVSS v2:

  • Severity: High
  • Score: 9
  • AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:C/I:C/A:C

CWEs:

Software From Fixed in
fortinet / forticlient 5.4.2 5.4.2.x
fortinet / forticlient 5.4.1 5.4.1.x