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5.5

FortiClient for Mac may expose VPN data in console

CVE-2019-15704 · published 6 years ago
Summary

FortiClient for Mac saves some connection details in clear text that appear in the console window when a user connects to an SSL VPN. A person with local access to the computer could read this information, including potentially sensitive credentials. Install the latest FortiClient update from Fortinet or follow their remediation guidance to stop the data from being logged in plain text.

What to do

The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.

Affected software
VendorProductAffected versions
fortinet forticlient >= 6.0.0, <= 6.0.7
6.2.0
cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:forticlient:*:*:*:*:*:macos:*:*
Original advisory text
A clear text storage of sensitive information vulnerability in FortiClient for Mac may allow a local attacker to read sensitive information logged in the console window when the user connects to an...
A clear text storage of sensitive information vulnerability in FortiClient for Mac may allow a local attacker to read sensitive information logged in the console window when the user connects to an SSL VPN Gateway.
References
Fix within
Internet-facing 60 days
Internal At next upgrade
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Needs hands-on effort to exploit
  • Gives an attacker partial control
Severity
5.5 Medium
Exploitation
<1% chance of attack within 30 days
Type
CWE-311Missing Encryption of Sensitive Data
Timeline
Published21 Nov 2019
Updated4 Nov 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2019-15704 · NVD
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