CVE-2021-32597

Name: CVE-2021-32597
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-08-06T11:15:07.547+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.4/10EPSS 0.60%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-32597 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.4/10 on the CVSS scale. Multiple improper neutralization of input during web page generation (CWE-79) in FortiManager and FortiAnalyzer versions 7.0.0, 6.4.5 and below, 6.2.7 and below user interface, may allow a remote authenticated attacker to perform a Stored Cross Site Scripting attack (XSS) by injecting malicious payload in GET parameters.. EPSS estimates a 0.60% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Multiple improper neutralization of input during web page generation (CWE-79) in FortiManager and FortiAnalyzer versions 7.0.0, 6.4.5 and below, 6.2.7 and below user interface, may allow a remote authenticated attacker to perform a Stored Cross Site Scripting attack (XSS) by injecting malicious payload in GET parameters.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.4/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.60%

44.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Fortinet	Fortianalyzer	< 6.2.8
Fortinet	Fortianalyzer	>= 6.4.0, < 6.4.6
Fortinet	Fortianalyzer	>= 7.0.0, < 7.0.1
Fortinet	Fortimanager	< 6.2.8
Fortinet	Fortimanager	>= 6.4.0, < 6.4.6
Fortinet	Fortimanager	>= 7.0.0, < 7.0.1

References

https://fortiguard.com/advisory/FG-IR-21-054Vendor Advisory
https://fortiguard.com/advisory/FG-IR-21-054Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 6, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-32597?

How severe is CVE-2021-32597?

CVE-2021-32597 has a CVSS score of 5.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.60% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-32597?

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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Source: NVD / NIST