CVE-2021-24005
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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/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Fortinet | Fortiauthenticator | >= 6.0.0, < 6.3.0 |
References
- https://fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-20-049Vendor Advisory
- https://fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-20-049Vendor Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
- Modified
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