CVE-2019-5585: Fortinet FortiClientMac vulnerability

CVE-2019-5585: An improper access control vulnerability in FortiClientMac before 6.0.5 may allow an attacker to affect the...

An improper access control vulnerability in FortiClientMac before 6.0.5 may allow an attacker to affect the application's performance via modifying the contents of a file used by several FortiClientMac processes.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedOct 25, 2024, 14:07 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2019-5585 affects older FortiClientMac releases before 6.0.5. The issue lets an attacker change a file used by multiple FortiClientMac processes, which can affect the application's performance. The public bundle does not provide CVSS, exploit status, or detailed preconditions. Organizations are likely exposed only where macOS endpoints still run FortiClientMac 6.0.1, 6.0.2, 6.0.3, or 6.0.4. The bundle does not show server-side, network appliance, Windows, or Linux exposure. Treat this as a targeted endpoint hygiene issue rather than an emergency based on current evidence. Remediate affected Mac endpoints during normal vulnerability management, with higher priority for privileged or sensitive users. Mitigation focus: Inventory macOS endpoints for FortiClientMac versions 6.0.1 through 6.0.4.; Upgrade affected FortiClientMac installations to 6.0.5 or later per Fortinet guidance.; Check Fortinet FG-IR-19-003 for any environment-specific remediation notes..

Prepared: Jun 6, 2026, 21:12 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record

Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Apr 9, 2019, 20:57 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
https://fortiguard.com/advisory/FG-IR-19-003CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM

Affected products

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VendorProductVersion / packageStatus

FortinetFortiClientMac6.0.4, 6.0.3, 6.0.2, 6.0.1Listed

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