Improper Authentication in Fortinet FortiClient Affects MacOS Devices
CVE-2024-52968

8.4HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Fortinet
Status
Forticlientmac
Vendor
CVE Published:
11 February 2025

What is CVE-2024-52968?

An improper authentication vulnerability in Fortinet FortiClient for MacOS allows attackers to bypass security measures using an empty password, potentially giving them unauthorized access to sensitive system resources. This issue affects FortiClient versions 7.0.11 through 7.2.4, emphasizing the need for immediate updates to mitigate risks associated with unauthorized access.

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Affected Version(s)

FortiClientMac 7.4.0

FortiClientMac 7.2.3 <= 7.2.4

FortiClientMac 7.0.11 <= 7.0.12

References

https://fortiguard.fortinet.com/psirt/FG-IR-24-300

CVSS V3.1

Score:
8.4
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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