CVE-2021-36178

Name: CVE-2021-36178
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-10-06T10:15:07.977+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 0.59%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-36178 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. A insufficiently protected credentials in Fortinet FortiSDNConnector version 1.1.7 and below allows attacker to disclose third-party devices credential information via configuration page lookup.. EPSS estimates a 0.59% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A insufficiently protected credentials in Fortinet FortiSDNConnector version 1.1.7 and below allows attacker to disclose third-party devices credential information via configuration page lookup.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.59%

43.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-522

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Fortinet	Fortisdnconnector	< 1.1.8

References

https://fortiguard.com/advisory/FG-IR-20-183Vendor Advisory
https://fortiguard.com/advisory/FG-IR-20-183Vendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-36178?

A insufficiently protected credentials in Fortinet FortiSDNConnector version 1.1.7 and below allows attacker to disclose third-party devices credential information via configuration page lookup.

How severe is CVE-2021-36178?

CVE-2021-36178 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.59% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-36178?

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