Incorrect Authorization in FortiClient for macOS by Fortinet
CVE-2025-25251

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Fortinet
Status
Forticlientmac
Vendor
CVE Published:
28 May 2025

What is CVE-2025-25251?

An Incorrect Authorization vulnerability exists in FortiClient for macOS that may allow local attackers to escalate privileges. This vulnerability, which impacts various versions of FortiClient, can be exploited through specially crafted XPC messages, posing a significant risk to system integrity. Users are advised to update their software to mitigate potential threats.

Affected Version(s)

FortiClientMac 7.4.0 <= 7.4.2

FortiClientMac 7.2.0 <= 7.2.8

FortiClientMac 7.0.0 <= 7.0.14

References

https://fortiguard.fortinet.com/psirt/FG-IR-25-016

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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CVE-2025-25251 : Incorrect Authorization in FortiClient for macOS by Fortinet