CVE-2026-44278

May 12, 2026, 6:57 p.m.

2.3
Low

Description

A use of hard-coded cryptographic key vulnerability in Fortinet FortiClientWindows 7.4.0 through 7.4.2, FortiClientWindows 7.2 all versions may allow attacker to information disclosure via <insert attack vector here>

Product(s) Impacted

Vendor Product Versions
Fortinet
  • Forticlient
  • 7.4.0-7.4.2, 7.2

Weaknesses

Common security weaknesses mapped to this vulnerability.

CWE-321
Use of Hard-coded Cryptographic Key
The use of a hard-coded cryptographic key significantly increases the possibility that encrypted data may be recovered.

*CPE(s)

Affected systems and software identified for this CVE.

Type Vendor Product Version Update Edition Language Software Edition Target Software Target Hardware Other Information
a fortinet forticlient 7.4.0-7.4.2 / / / / / / /
a fortinet forticlient 7.2 / / / / / / /

CVSS Score

2.3 / 10

CVSS Data - 3.1

  • Attack Vector: LOCAL
  • Attack Complexity: LOW
  • Privileges Required: HIGH
  • Scope: UNCHANGED
  • Confidentiality Impact: LOW
  • Integrity Impact: NONE
  • Availability Impact: NONE
  • CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N

    View Vector String

Timeline

Published: May 12, 2026, 6:17 p.m.
Last Modified: May 12, 2026, 6:57 p.m.

Status : Undergoing Analysis

CVE is currently being analyzed by NVD staff, this process results in association of reference link tags, CVSS scores, CWE association, and CPE applicability statements.

More info

*Disclaimer: Some vulnerabilities do not have an associated CPE. To enhance the data, we use AI to infer CPEs based on CVE details. This is an automated process and might not always be accurate.