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Low [CVE-2026-44278] Hardcoded Encryption Key Used for VPN Saved Passwords

This low-severity Fortinet advisory covers CVE-2026-44278; related products: FortiClient.

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FG-IR-26-129 Source published Source updated

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CVE-2026-44278
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FortinetFortiClient
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Summary

CVSSv3 Score:

2.1

A Missing Authorization [CWE-862] in FortiClient Windows may allow an authenticated local attacker to decrypt a currently logged in users VPN password via use of an unprotected DLL function.

Revised on 2026-05-12 00:00:00

Affected versions
  • FortiClientWindows 7.4: 7.4.0 through 7.4.2
  • FortiClientWindows 7.2: 7.2 all versions

Official advisory · high-confidence parse· fetched 3 months ago·verify at source

Fixed versions
  • FortiClientWindows 7.4: 7.4.3
  • FortiClientWindows 7.2: migrate to a fixed release

Official advisory · high-confidence parse· fetched 3 months ago·verify at source

Mitigation checklist

Recommended fix / mitigation
  • Upgrade per the Affected/Solution table: FortiClientWindows 7.4: 7.4.3; FortiClientWindows 7.2: migrate to a fixed release.

Official advisory · high-confidence parse· fetched 3 months ago·verify at source

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