CVE-2025-54660: Medium severity Fortinet FortiClient vulnerability

Published Nov 18, 2025
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Updated

An active debug code vulnerability in Fortinet FortiClientWindows 7.4.0 through 7.4.3, FortiClientWindows 7.2.0 through 7.2.10, FortiClientWindows 7.0 all versions may allow a local attacker to run the application step by step and retrieve the saved VPN user password

Affected Software

5 affected components
Fortinet FortiClient>=7.4.0<=7.4.3
Fortinet FortiClient>=7.2.0<=7.2.10
Fortinet FortiClient=7.0
Fortinet FortiClient Windows>=7.0.0<7.2.11
Fortinet FortiClient Windows>=7.4.0<7.4.4

Remediation

Information

Upgrade to FortiClientWindows version 7.4.4 or above Upgrade to FortiClientWindows version 7.2.11 or above

Event History

Nov 18, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:01 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:01 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:16 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-54660?

CVE-2025-54660 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to expose sensitive VPN user credentials.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-54660?

To resolve CVE-2025-54660, users should update FortiClient to the latest version that is not affected, specifically versions beyond 7.4.3, 7.2.10, or 7.0.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2025-54660?

CVE-2025-54660 affects users of Fortinet FortiClient versions 7.0, 7.2.0 through 7.2.10, and 7.4.0 through 7.4.3.

4

What type of attack can exploit CVE-2025-54660?

CVE-2025-54660 can be exploited by local attackers to manipulate the application and gain access to stored VPN user passwords.

5

Is CVE-2025-54660 a remote or local vulnerability?

CVE-2025-54660 is a local vulnerability, requiring physical access to the affected system to exploit.

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