CVE-2025-57741

Description

An Incorrect Permission Assignment for Critical Resource vulnerability [CWE-732] in FortiClientMac 7.4.0 through 7.4.3, 7.2.0 through 7.2.11, 7.0 all versions may allow a local attacker to run arbitrary code or commands via LaunchDaemon hijacking.

CVSS v3.1 Score

7.8

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-732 CWE-732

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
fortinet	forticlient	7.0.0 — 7.2.12
fortinet	forticlient	7.4.0 — 7.4.4

References

Advisories & Patches

https://fortiguard.fortinet.com/psirt/FG-IR-25-664

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-57741? +

An Incorrect Permission Assignment for Critical Resource vulnerability [CWE-732] in FortiClientMac 7.4.0 through 7.4.3, 7.2.0 through 7.2.11, 7.0 all versions may allow a local attacker to run arbitrary code or commands via LaunchDaemon hijacking. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.8 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2025-57741? +

CVE-2025-57741 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 7.8 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.

What products are affected by CVE-2025-57741? +

CVE-2025-57741 affects products from fortinet, specifically: forticlient. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2025-57741? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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