After obtaining the file, always verify its hash. For the official Windows 64-bit version:
Verify using PowerShell:
Get-FileHash .\FortiClientSetup_6.0.10.0283_x64.exe -Algorithm SHA256
If the hash does not match Fortinet’s published value, delete the file – it is compromised. forticlient version 6010 download link
Date: October 2023 Subject: Legacy Endpoint Security Client Deployment Software Version: FortiClient v6.0.1 (Build 6010)
| Issue | Detail | |-------|--------| | EOL Date | June 30, 2022 | | Known CVEs | Multiple critical vulnerabilities (e.g., CVE-2022-40684, CVE-2021-32589) exist in this branch. | | OS Compatibility | Does NOT support Windows 11 or macOS Ventura/Sonoma. | | SSL VPN Protocol | Uses older TLS ciphers; many modern FortiGates will reject connections from 6.0.10 clients by default. | After obtaining the file, always verify its hash
Repeat: Version 6.0.10 is a security risk, not a solution.
Use this version only as a last resort VPN client for short-term access to an isolated legacy network. Never install it on a machine that touches the internet or sensitive data. Verify using PowerShell: Get-FileHash
Last Updated: October 2023 (Reviewed for accuracy concerning end-of-life software)