CVE-2021-36184

Name: CVE-2021-36184
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-11-02T19:15:07.873+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 0.97%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-36184 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. A improper neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') in Fortinet FortiWLM version 8.6.1 and below allows attacker to disclosure device, users and database information via crafted HTTP requests.. EPSS estimates a 0.97% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A improper neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') in Fortinet FortiWLM version 8.6.1 and below allows attacker to disclosure device, users and database information via crafted HTTP requests.

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

0.97%

57.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-89

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Fortinet	Fortiwlm	>= 8.2.2, <= 8.6.1

References

https://fortiguard.com/advisory/FG-IR-21-107Vendor Advisory
https://fortiguard.com/advisory/FG-IR-21-107Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Nov 2, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-36184?

How severe is CVE-2021-36184?

CVE-2021-36184 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.97% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-36184?

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