CVE-2021-41014
HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 1.12%
Last modified
CVE-2021-41014 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. A uncontrolled resource consumption in Fortinet FortiWeb version 6.4.1 and below, 6.3.15 and below allows an unauthenticated attacker to make the httpsd daemon unresponsive via huge HTTP packets. EPSS estimates a 1.12% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A uncontrolled resource consumption in Fortinet FortiWeb version 6.4.1 and below, 6.3.15 and below allows an unauthenticated attacker to make the httpsd daemon unresponsive via huge HTTP packets
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 6.1.0 |
| Fortinet | Fortiweb | 6.1.1 |
| Fortinet | Fortiweb | 6.1.2 |
| Fortinet | Fortiweb | 6.4.0 |
| Fortinet | Fortiweb | 6.4.1 |
References
- https://fortiguard.com/advisory/FG-IR-21-131Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://fortiguard.com/advisory/FG-IR-21-131Patch, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-41014?
A uncontrolled resource consumption in Fortinet FortiWeb version 6.4.1 and below, 6.3.15 and below allows an unauthenticated attacker to make the httpsd daemon unresponsive via huge HTTP packets
How severe is CVE-2021-41014?
CVE-2021-41014 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.12% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-41014?
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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