FortiClient and EMS
CVE-2025-25251: Incorrect Authorization in FortiClientMac
An Incorrect Authorization vulnerability [CWE-863] in FortiClient Mac 7.4.0 through 7.4.2, 7.2.0 through 7.2.8, 7.0.0 through 7.0.14 may allow a local attacker to escalate privileges via crafted XPC messages.
Published
ExploitedNot in CISA KEV
Ransomware useNot reportedPer CISA
SeverityHIGHCVSS 3.1 7.4
EPSS0.19%Chance of exploitation in 30 days
Public exploitNot tracked
FixAvailable
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Affected and fixed versions
| Product / branch | Fixed in |
|---|---|
| FortiClientMac 7.4.0 to 7.4.2 | 7.4.3 or later |
| FortiClientMac 7.2.0 to 7.2.8 | 7.2.9 or later |
| FortiClientMac 7.0.0 to 7.0.14 | Upgrade past 7.0.14; see the advisory |
Always confirm against the vendor advisory, which lists every fixed hotfix.
What it is
An Incorrect Authorization vulnerability [CWE-863] in FortiClient Mac 7.4.0 through 7.4.2, 7.2.0 through 7.2.8, 7.0.0 through 7.0.14 may allow a local attacker to escalate privileges via crafted XPC messages.
Sources
KEV status, EPSS score and vendor data refreshed automatically, last on 10 Oct 2026.