Fortinet FortiClientMac up to 7.0.12/7.2.4/7.4.0 improper authentication

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Fortinet FortiClientMac up to 7.0.12/7.2.4/7.4.0. It has been rated as critical. This affects an unknown function. Performing a manipulation results in improper authentication. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2024-52968. The attack is only possible with local access. There is not any exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Fortinet FortiClientMac up to 7.0.12/7.2.4/7.4.0. This affects an unknown function. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a improper authentication vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-287. When an actor claims to have a given identity, the product does not prove or insufficiently proves that the claim is correct. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

An improper authentication in Fortinet FortiClientMac 7.0.11 through 7.2.4 allows attacker to gain improper access to MacOS via empty password.

The advisory is shared at fortiguard.fortinet.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2024-52968 since 11/18/2024. The exploitability is told to be easy. An attack has to be approached locally. The exploitation needs additional levels of successful authentication. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 216119 (Fortinet FortiClient Agent (FG-IR-24-300) (macOS)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Tenable (216119). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.2

VulDB Base Score: 6.7
VulDB Temp Score: 6.4
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Improper authentication
CWE: CWE-287
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Status: Not defined

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Nessus ID: 216119
Nessus Name: Fortinet FortiClient Agent (FG-IR-24-300) (macOS)

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

11/18/2024 🔍
02/11/2025 +85 days 🔍
02/11/2025 +0 days 🔍
07/16/2025 +155 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: fortinet.com

Advisory: FG-IR-24-300
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2024-52968 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2024-52968
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-295281

Entryinfo

Created: 02/11/2025 17:58
Updated: 07/16/2025 22:02
Changes: 02/11/2025 17:58 (63), 02/12/2025 06:07 (2), 07/16/2025 22:02 (18)
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Cache ID: 216::103

Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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