CVE-2021-36171
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CVE-2021-36171 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.1/10 on the CVSS scale. The use of a cryptographically weak pseudo-random number generator in the password reset feature of FortiPortal before 6.0.6 may allow a remote unauthenticated attacker to predict parts of or the whole newly generated password within a given time frame.. EPSS estimates a 1.11% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The use of a cryptographically weak pseudo-random number generator in the password reset feature of FortiPortal before 6.0.6 may allow a remote unauthenticated attacker to predict parts of or the whole newly generated password within a given time frame.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Fortinet | Fortiportal | <= 4.0.4 |
| Fortinet | Fortiportal | >= 4.1.0, <= 4.1.2 |
| Fortinet | Fortiportal | >= 4.2.0, <= 4.2.4 |
| Fortinet | Fortiportal | >= 5.0.0, <= 5.0.3 |
| Fortinet | Fortiportal | >= 5.1.0, <= 5.1.2 |
| Fortinet | Fortiportal | >= 5.2.0, < 5.2.7 |
| Fortinet | Fortiportal | >= 5.3.0, < 5.3.7 |
| Fortinet | Fortiportal | >= 6.0.0, < 6.0.6 |
References
- https://fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-21-099Vendor Advisory
- https://fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-21-099Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
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- Status
- Modified
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