CVE-2025-57741
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CVE-2025-57741 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. An Incorrect Permission Assignment for Critical Resource vulnerability [CWE-732] in FortiClientMac 7.4.0 through 7.4.3, 7.2.0 through 7.2.11, 7.0 all versions may allow a local attacker to run arbitrary code or commands via LaunchDaemon hijacking.. EPSS estimates a 0.12% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An Incorrect Permission Assignment for Critical Resource vulnerability [CWE-732] in FortiClientMac 7.4.0 through 7.4.3, 7.2.0 through 7.2.11, 7.0 all versions may allow a local attacker to run arbitrary code or commands via LaunchDaemon hijacking.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Fortinet | Forticlient | >= 7.0.0, < 7.2.12 |
| Fortinet | Forticlient | >= 7.4.0, < 7.4.4 |
References
- https://fortiguard.fortinet.com/psirt/FG-IR-25-664Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Analyzed
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