CVE-2021-24011
HIGHCVSS 7.2/10EPSS 0.81%
Last modified
CVE-2021-24011 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.2/10 on the CVSS scale. A privilege escalation vulnerability in FortiNAC version below 8.8.2 may allow an admin user to escalate the privileges to root by abusing the sudo privileges.. EPSS estimates a 0.81% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A privilege escalation vulnerability in FortiNAC version below 8.8.2 may allow an admin user to escalate the privileges to root by abusing the sudo privileges.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Fortinet | Fortinac | < 8.8.2 |
References
- https://fortiguard.com/advisory/FG-IR-20-038Vendor Advisory
- https://fortiguard.com/advisory/FG-IR-20-038Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-24011?
A privilege escalation vulnerability in FortiNAC version below 8.8.2 may allow an admin user to escalate the privileges to root by abusing the sudo privileges.
How severe is CVE-2021-24011?
CVE-2021-24011 has a CVSS score of 7.2/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.81% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-24011?
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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