CVE-2025-57741: High severity Fortinet FortiClientMac vulnerability

Published Oct 14, 2025
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Updated

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.

Affected Software

3 affected components
Fortinet FortiClientMac>=7.4.0<=7.4.3, >=7.2.0<=7.2.11, >=7.0
Fortinet Forticlient Macos>=7.0.0<7.2.12
Fortinet Forticlient Macos>=7.4.0<7.4.4

Remediation

Information

Upgrade to FortiClientMac version 7.4.4 or above Upgrade to FortiClientMac version 7.2.12 or above

Event History

Oct 14, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:22 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:22 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-57741?

CVE-2025-57741 is rated as high severity due to its potential for local attackers to execute arbitrary code.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-57741?

To mitigate CVE-2025-57741, upgrade FortiClientMac to version 7.4.4 or later, 7.2.12 or later, or apply any recommended patches.

3

What versions of FortiClientMac are affected by CVE-2025-57741?

CVE-2025-57741 affects FortiClientMac versions from 7.0, 7.2.0 to 7.2.11, and 7.4.0 to 7.4.3.

4

Can CVE-2025-57741 be exploited remotely?

No, CVE-2025-57741 requires local access to the affected system to exploit its vulnerabilities.

5

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2025-57741?

CVE-2025-57741 is categorized as an Incorrect Permission Assignment for Critical Resource vulnerability.

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