CVE-2025-46774

Name: CVE-2025-46774
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2025-10-14T16:15:38.5+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.07%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2025-46774 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. An Improper Verification of Cryptographic Signature vulnerability [CWE-347] in FortiClient MacOS installer version 7.4.2 and below, version 7.2.9 and below, 7.0 all versions may allow a local user to escalate their privileges via FortiClient related executables.. EPSS estimates a 0.07% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An Improper Verification of Cryptographic Signature vulnerability [CWE-347] in FortiClient MacOS installer version 7.4.2 and below, version 7.2.9 and below, 7.0 all versions may allow a local user to escalate their privileges via FortiClient related executables.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

0.07%

0.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-347

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Fortinet	Forticlient	>= 7.0.0, < 7.2.10
Fortinet	Forticlient	>= 7.4.0, < 7.4.4

References

https://fortiguard.fortinet.com/psirt/FG-IR-25-126Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Oct 14, 2025
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-46774?

How severe is CVE-2025-46774?

CVE-2025-46774 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.07% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2025-46774?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST