CVE-2025-54658: Path Traversal
An Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability [CWE-22] in Fortinet FortiDLP Agent's Outlookproxy plugin for MacOS 11.5.1 and 11.4.2 through 11.4.6 and 11.3.2 through 11.3.4 and 11.2.0 through 11.2.3 and 11.1.1 through 11.1.2 and 11.0.1 and 10.5.1 and 10.4.0, and 10.3.1 may allow an authenticated attacker to escalate their privilege to Root via sending a crafted request to a local listening port.
Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
Upgrade
Fortinet FortiDLP Agent (Outlookproxy plugin for macOS)to a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 12.0.0
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2025-54658?
CVE-2025-54658 has been classified with a severity rating that highlights its potential impact on system security due to the path traversal vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2025-54658?
To fix CVE-2025-54658, update Fortinet FortiDLP Agent to the latest secure version provided by Fortinet.
Which versions of Fortinet FortiDLP Agent are affected by CVE-2025-54658?
CVE-2025-54658 affects Fortinet FortiDLP Agent versions 10.3.1 through 11.5.1, including several versions in between.
What types of systems are impacted by CVE-2025-54658?
CVE-2025-54658 impacts MacOS systems running specific versions of Fortinet FortiDLP Agent.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2025-54658 while waiting for a patch?
Currently, the best course of action for CVE-2025-54658 is to upgrade to a patched version, as workarounds may not fully mitigate the risk.