Main Vulnerability Database Vulnerabilities #VU109044

Improper isolation or compartmentalization in FortiClient (macOS) and FortiFone Softclient for Desktop (macOS) - CVE-2024-35281

Published: May 13, 2025

Vulnerability identifier: #VU109044

CSH Severity: Low

CVSS v4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-35281

CWE-ID: CWE-653

Exploitation vector: Local access

Exploit availability: No public exploit available

Vendor: Fortinet, Inc

Affected software:
FortiClient (macOS)
FortiFone Softclient for Desktop (macOS)

Detailed vulnerability description

The vulnerability allows a local user to bypass implemented security restrictions.

The vulnerability exists due to improper isolation. A local user can inject arbitrary code via Electron environment variables.

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