Is CVE-2025-57741 actively exploited?

CVE-2025-57741 has no public evidence of in-the-wild exploitation as of 2025-10-15.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2025-57741?

CVE-2025-57741 has a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH severity). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

How do I patch CVE-2025-57741?

Patch guidance is available from fortinet security advisories. CVEDatabase generates AI-assisted remediation guidance on demand for CVE-2025-57741.

Fix CVE-2025-57741 - HIGH fortinet forticlient

Q: Which products are affected by CVE-2025-57741?

2 products: fortinet forticlient, fortinet forticlient.

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 Metrics

Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector: local
Complexity: low
Privileges: low
User Action: none
Scope: unchanged
Confidentiality: high
Integrity: high
Availability: high
Weaknesses: CWE-732 · Incorrect Permission Assignment

Metadata

Primary Vendor: FORTINET
Published: 10/14/2025
Last Modified: 10/15/2025
Source: NIST NVD
Note: Verify all details with official vendor sources before applying patches.

CVE-2025-57741

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