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CVE-2021-24005

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 0.56%

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CVE-2021-24005 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Usage of hard-coded cryptographic keys to encrypt configuration files and debug logs in FortiAuthenticator versions before 6.3.0 may allow an attacker with access to the files or the CLI configuration to decrypt the sensitive data, via knowledge of the hard-coded key.. EPSS estimates a 0.56% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Usage of hard-coded cryptographic keys to encrypt configuration files and debug logs in FortiAuthenticator versions before 6.3.0 may allow an attacker with access to the files or the CLI configuration to decrypt the sensitive data, via knowledge of the hard-coded key.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
7.5/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

EPSS Probability
0.56%

42.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
FortinetFortiauthenticator>= 6.0.0, < 6.3.0

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-24005?
Usage of hard-coded cryptographic keys to encrypt configuration files and debug logs in FortiAuthenticator versions before 6.3.0 may allow an attacker with access to the files or the CLI configuration to decrypt the sensitive data, via knowledge of the hard-coded key.
How severe is CVE-2021-24005?
CVE-2021-24005 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.56% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-24005?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST