How severe is CVE-2024-52968?

CVE-2024-52968 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.7, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-52968 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (13th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-52968?

CVE-2024-52968 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-2024-52968?

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

Does CVE-2024-52968 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-52968 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-4977.

When was CVE-2024-52968 published?

CVE-2024-52968 was published on 2025-02-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-52968

CVE-2024-52968 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Fortinet Forticlient with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.7. 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-287.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.7)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (13th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-4977
Weakness: CWE-287
Affected product: Fortinet Forticlient
Published: 2025-02-11
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

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

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-52968?: An improper authentication in Fortinet FortiClientMac 7.0.11 through 7.2.4 allows attacker to gain improper access to MacOS via empty password.
How severe is CVE-2024-52968?: CVE-2024-52968 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.7, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-52968 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (13th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-52968?: CVE-2024-52968 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-2024-52968?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-52968 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-52968 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-4977.
When was CVE-2024-52968 published?: CVE-2024-52968 was published on 2025-02-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://fortiguard.fortinet.com/psirt/FG-IR-24-300

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:forticlient:*:*:*:*:*:macos:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:forticlient:7.4.0:*:*:*:*:macos:*:*

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