Incorrect permission assignment for critical resource in FortiClient (macOS) - CVE-2025-57741
Published: October 14, 2025
Vulnerability identifier: #VU117140
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4: 8.5 [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]
CVE-ID: CVE-2025-57741
CWE-ID: CWE-732
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerability details
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.
Affected software
FortiClient (macOS)
How to mitigate CVE-2025-57741
Install update from vendor's website.
FortiClient (macOS) - addressed in versions 7.2.12, 7.4.4