CVE-2021-26116
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CVE-2021-26116 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. An improper neutralization of special elements used in an OS command vulnerability in the command line interpreter of FortiAuthenticator before 6.3.1 may allow an authenticated attacker to execute unauthorized commands via specifically crafted arguments to existing commands.. EPSS estimates a 0.60% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An improper neutralization of special elements used in an OS command vulnerability in the command line interpreter of FortiAuthenticator before 6.3.1 may allow an authenticated attacker to execute unauthorized commands via specifically crafted arguments to existing commands.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Fortinet | Fortiauthenticator | >= 5.0.0, < 6.3.1 |
References
- https://fortiguard.com/advisory/FG-IR-21-068Vendor Advisory
- https://fortiguard.com/advisory/FG-IR-21-068Vendor Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
- Modified
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