CVE-2015-7362

HIGHNVD 7.87.8—

7.8

Fortinet FortiClient Linux SSLVPN before build 2313, when installed on Linux in a home directory that is world readable and executable, allows local users to gain privileges via the helper/subroc setuid program.

CVSS v3: 7.8
EG Score: 7.8(medium)
EPSS: 12.1%
KEV: Not listed

Published

January 8, 2016

Last Modified

May 6, 2026

References (4)

cve@mitrehttp://fortiguard.com/advisory/forticlient-sslvpn-linux-client-local-privilege-escalation-vulnerability
cve@mitrehttp://www.fortiguard.com/advisory/forticlient-sslvpn-linux-client-local-privilege-escalation-vulnerability
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://fortiguard.com/advisory/forticlient-sslvpn-linux-client-local-privilege-escalation-vulnerability
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.fortiguard.com/advisory/forticlient-sslvpn-linux-client-local-privilege-escalation-vulnerability

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Frequently asked(5)

What is CVE-2015-7362?

CVE-2015-7362 is a high vulnerability published on January 8, 2016. Fortinet FortiClient Linux SSLVPN before build 2313, when installed on Linux in a home directory that is world readable and executable, allows local users to gain privileges via the helper/subroc setuid program.

When was CVE-2015-7362 disclosed?

CVE-2015-7362 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on January 8, 2016, with the most recent update on May 6, 2026. EchelonGraph re-ingests CVE updates from NVD on a 2-hour cycle, so this page reflects the latest published state.

Is CVE-2015-7362 actively exploited?

CVE-2015-7362 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 12.1% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2015-7362?

CVE-2015-7362 has a CVSS v3 base score of 7.8 (NVD).

How do I remediate CVE-2015-7362?

Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2015-7362, EchelonGraph cross-links them in the Vendor Advisories panel below — those typically contain the canonical remediation steps, fixed version numbers, and any vendor-specific mitigations.

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CVE-2015-7362

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