CVE-2021-36180
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CVE-2021-36180 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Multiple improper neutralization of special elements used in a command vulnerabilities [CWE-77] in FortiWeb management interface 6.4.1 and below, 6.3.15 and below, 6.2.5 and below may allow an authenticated attacker to execute unauthorized code or commands via crafted parameters of HTTP requests.. EPSS estimates a 1.07% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Multiple improper neutralization of special elements used in a command vulnerabilities [CWE-77] in FortiWeb management interface 6.4.1 and below, 6.3.15 and below, 6.2.5 and below may allow an authenticated attacker to execute unauthorized code or commands via crafted parameters of HTTP requests.
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 | Fortiweb | >= 5.8.0, <= 5.8.6 |
| Fortinet | Fortiweb | >= 6.0.0, <= 6.0.7 |
| Fortinet | Fortiweb | >= 6.2.0, <= 6.2.5 |
| Fortinet | Fortiweb | >= 6.3.0, <= 6.3.15 |
| Fortinet | Fortiweb | 5.9.0 |
| Fortinet | Fortiweb | 5.9.1 |
| Fortinet | Fortiweb | 6.1.0 |
| Fortinet | Fortiweb | 6.1.1 |
| Fortinet | Fortiweb | 6.4.0 |
| Fortinet | Fortiweb | 6.4.1 |
References
- https://fortiguard.com/advisory/FG-IR-21-120Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://fortiguard.com/advisory/FG-IR-21-120Patch, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
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