Incorrect permission assignment for critical resource in FortiClient (macOS) - CVE-2025-57741

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Incorrect permission assignment for critical resource in FortiClient (macOS) - CVE-2025-57741

Published: October 14, 2025


Vulnerability identifier: #VU117140
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2025-57741
CWE-ID: CWE-732
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vendor: Fortinet, Inc
Affected software:
FortiClient (macOS)

Detailed vulnerability description

The vulnerability allows a local authenticated user to execute arbitrary code.

The vulnerability exists due to incorrect permission assignment for critical resource in LaunchDaemon. A local attacker can run arbitrary code or commands via LaunchDaemon hijacking.


How to mitigate CVE-2025-57741

Install update from vendor's website.

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