How severe is CVE-2025-24473?

CVE-2025-24473 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.7, rated low severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2025-24473 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (36th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2025-24473?

CVE-2025-24473 affects Fortinet Forticlient. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2025-24473?

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

Does CVE-2025-24473 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2025-24473 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-16318.

When was CVE-2025-24473 published?

CVE-2025-24473 was published on 2025-05-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2025-24473

CVE-2025-24473 is a low-severity vulnerability in Fortinet Forticlient with a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.7. 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-497.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 3.x base score 3.7)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (36th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-16318
Weakness: CWE-497
Affected product: Fortinet Forticlient
Published: 2025-05-28
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A exposure of sensitive system information to an unauthorized control sphere vulnerability in Fortinet FortiClientWindows 7.2.0 through 7.2.1, FortiClientWindows 7.0.13 through 7.0.14 may allow an unauthorized remote attacker to view application information via navigation to a hosted webpage, if Windows is configured to accept incoming connections to port 8053 (non-default setup)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-24473?: A exposure of sensitive system information to an unauthorized control sphere vulnerability in Fortinet FortiClientWindows 7.2.0 through 7.2.1, FortiClientWindows 7.0.13 through 7.0.14 may allow an unauthorized remote attacker to view application information via navigation to a hosted webpage, if Windows is configured to accept incoming connections to port 8053 (non-default setup)
How severe is CVE-2025-24473?: CVE-2025-24473 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.7, rated low severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2025-24473 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (36th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2025-24473?: CVE-2025-24473 affects Fortinet Forticlient. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2025-24473?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2025-24473 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2025-24473 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-16318.
When was CVE-2025-24473 published?: CVE-2025-24473 was published on 2025-05-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://fortiguard.fortinet.com/psirt/FG-IR-24-548

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:forticlient:*:*:*:*:*:windows:*:*

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