CVE-2021-32596
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CVE-2021-32596 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. A use of one-way hash with a predictable salt vulnerability in the password storing mechanism of FortiPortal 6.0.0 through 6.04 may allow an attacker already in possession of the password store to decrypt the passwords by means of precomputed tables.. EPSS estimates a 0.43% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A use of one-way hash with a predictable salt vulnerability in the password storing mechanism of FortiPortal 6.0.0 through 6.04 may allow an attacker already in possession of the password store to decrypt the passwords by means of precomputed tables.
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 | Fortiportal | >= 6.0.0, <= 6.0.4 |
References
- https://fortiguard.com/advisory/FG-IR-21-094Vendor Advisory
- https://fortiguard.com/advisory/FG-IR-21-094Vendor Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
- Modified
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