Improper authentication in FortiClient for macOS



Risk Low
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2024-52968
CWE-ID CWE-287
Exploitation vector Local
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
 FortiClient (macOS)
Client/Desktop applications / Software for system administration

Vendor Fortinet, Inc

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one low risk vulnerability.

1) Improper authentication

EUVDB-ID: #VU107313

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 0.4 [CVSS:4.0/AV:P/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-52968

CWE-ID: CWE-287 - Improper Authentication

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows an attacker to bypass authentication.

The vulnerability exists due to missing authentication in FortiMonitor Agent. An attacker with physical access to device can login to the system without a password as a standard user.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

FortiClient (macOS): 7.0.11 - 7.4.0

CPE2.3 External links

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


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. The attacker should have physical access to the system in order to successfully exploit this vulnerability.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.



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