CVE-2021-24011

Name: CVE-2021-24011
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-05-10T12:15:07.64+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.2/10EPSS 0.81%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

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

7.2/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.81%

52.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

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: May 10, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
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.

Are you affected by CVE-2021-24011?

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Source: NVD / NIST