Active Debug Code in Fortinet FortiClient for Windows

1) Active Debug Code

EUVDB-ID: #VU118610

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 4.3 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2025-54660

CWE-ID: CWE-489 - Active Debug Code

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a local authenticated user to gain access to sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to active debug code. A local attacker can run the application step by step and retrieve the saved VPN user password.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Fortinet FortiClient for Windows: 7.0.0 - 7.4.3

CPE2.3

• cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:fortinet_forticlient:7.0.14:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:fortinet_forticlient:7.2.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:fortinet_forticlient:7.4.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

External links

https://www.fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-25-844

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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