Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
FortiClient for Mac can expose sensitive information in clear text in the console when a user connects to an SSL VPN gateway. An attacker needs local access to the affected Mac, so this is mainly a workstation and shared-device risk rather than a remote internet-facing emergency.
Executive priority
Treat this as a targeted endpoint hygiene issue. It is not evidenced as remotely exploitable or actively exploited, but it can expose VPN-related sensitive information where local access exists. Prioritize affected Mac VPN users and shared workstations.
Technical view
CVE-2019-15704 affects FortiClient for Mac OS 6.2.0 and 6.0.7. The issue is clear text storage or logging of sensitive information during SSL VPN connection activity. The source bundle does not provide CVSS, CWE, fixed-version details, or the exact sensitive data exposed.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to organizations using FortiClient for Mac OS 6.2.0 or 6.0.7 for SSL VPN access. Risk is higher on shared Macs, poorly controlled endpoints, or systems where local users can view console output or logs.
Exploitation context
The CVE description requires local attacker access and a user connecting to an SSL VPN gateway. CISA KEV is false in the supplied bundle, and no cited source indicates active exploitation or public exploit availability.
Researcher notes
Evidence is sparse. The bundle identifies affected versions and local clear text exposure during SSL VPN connection, but not data type, CVSS score, CWE, affected build ranges beyond two versions, or fixed releases. Avoid assuming credential theft without vendor detail.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory FortiClient for Mac installations and identify versions 6.2.0 and 6.0.7.
- Review Fortinet advisory FG-IR-19-227 for fixed versions and upgrade guidance.
- Prioritize affected Macs used for SSL VPN access.
- Restrict local access on affected Macs, especially shared or multi-user endpoints.
- Review endpoint logging visibility until vendor remediation is applied.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether FortiClient for Mac OS 6.2.0 or 6.0.7 is installed.
- Confirm affected Macs are used to connect to SSL VPN gateways.
- Review local console and logging exposure for affected endpoints.
- Check deployment records for Fortinet-approved remediation or replacement versions.
- Document any shared-device or non-admin local access paths.
Public sources used
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- Unknown
- CVSS
- Not scored
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
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CVSS and timeline data
No CVSS vectors or timeline events were available in the normalized CVE source material.
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://fortiguard.com/advisory/FG-IR-19-227CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
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