CVE-2021-24017
MEDIUMCVSS 4.3/10EPSS 0.54%
Last modified
CVE-2021-24017 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.3/10 on the CVSS scale. An improper authentication in Fortinet FortiManager version 6.4.3 and below, 6.2.6 and below allows attacker to assign arbitrary Policy and Object modules via crafted requests to the request handler.. EPSS estimates a 0.54% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An improper authentication in Fortinet FortiManager version 6.4.3 and below, 6.2.6 and below allows attacker to assign arbitrary Policy and Object modules via crafted requests to the request handler.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Fortinet | Fortimanager | < 6.2.7 |
| Fortinet | Fortimanager | >= 6.4.0, < 6.4.4 |
References
- https://fortiguard.com/advisory/FG-IR-20-189Vendor Advisory
- https://fortiguard.com/advisory/FG-IR-20-189Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-24017?
An improper authentication in Fortinet FortiManager version 6.4.3 and below, 6.2.6 and below allows attacker to assign arbitrary Policy and Object modules via crafted requests to the request handler.
How severe is CVE-2021-24017?
CVE-2021-24017 has a CVSS score of 4.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.54% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-24017?
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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