How severe is CVE-2024-35281?

CVE-2024-35281 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 2.5, rated low severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-35281 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (2nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-35281?

CVE-2024-35281 primarily affects Fortinet Forticlient. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-35281?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

Does CVE-2024-35281 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-35281 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-54503.

When was CVE-2024-35281 published?

CVE-2024-35281 was published on 2025-05-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-35281

CVE-2024-35281 is a low-severity vulnerability in Fortinet Forticlient with a CVSS 3.x base score of 2.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-653.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 3.x base score 2.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (2nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-54503
Weakness: CWE-653
Affected product: Fortinet Forticlient
Published: 2025-05-13
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An improper isolation or compartmentalization vulnerability [CWE-653] in FortiClientMac version 7.4.2 and below, version 7.2.8 and below, 7.0 all versions and FortiVoiceUCDesktop 3.0 all versions desktop application may allow an authenticated attacker to inject code via Electron environment variables.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-35281?: An improper isolation or compartmentalization vulnerability [CWE-653] in FortiClientMac version 7.4.2 and below, version 7.2.8 and below, 7.0 all versions and FortiVoiceUCDesktop 3.0 all versions desktop application may allow an authenticated attacker to inject code via Electron environment variables.
How severe is CVE-2024-35281?: CVE-2024-35281 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 2.5, rated low severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-35281 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (2nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-35281?: CVE-2024-35281 primarily affects Fortinet Forticlient. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-35281?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-35281 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-35281 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-54503.
When was CVE-2024-35281 published?: CVE-2024-35281 was published on 2025-05-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://fortiguard.fortinet.com/psirt/FG-IR-24-025

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:forticlient:*:*:*:*:*:macos:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:fortifone_softclient:*:*:*:*:desktop:-:*:*

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