CVE-2021-41021
MEDIUMCVSS 6.7/10EPSS 0.25%
Last modified
CVE-2021-41021 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.7/10 on the CVSS scale. A privilege escalation vulnerability in FortiNAC versions 8.8.8 and below and 9.1.2 and below may allow an admin user to escalate the privileges to root via the sudo command.. EPSS estimates a 0.25% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A privilege escalation vulnerability in FortiNAC versions 8.8.8 and below and 9.1.2 and below may allow an admin user to escalate the privileges to root via the sudo command.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Fortinet | Fortinac | 8.8.0 |
| Fortinet | Fortinac | 8.8.1 |
| Fortinet | Fortinac | 8.8.2 |
| Fortinet | Fortinac | 8.8.3 |
| Fortinet | Fortinac | 8.8.4 |
| Fortinet | Fortinac | 8.8.5 |
| Fortinet | Fortinac | 8.8.6 |
| Fortinet | Fortinac | 8.8.7 |
| Fortinet | Fortinac | 8.8.8 |
| Fortinet | Fortinac | 9.1.0 |
| Fortinet | Fortinac | 9.1.1 |
| Fortinet | Fortinac | 9.1.2 |
References
- https://fortiguard.com/advisory/FG-IR-21-182Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://fortiguard.com/advisory/FG-IR-21-182Patch, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-41021?
A privilege escalation vulnerability in FortiNAC versions 8.8.8 and below and 9.1.2 and below may allow an admin user to escalate the privileges to root via the sudo command.
How severe is CVE-2021-41021?
CVE-2021-41021 has a CVSS score of 6.7/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.25% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-41021?
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.
Are you affected by CVE-2021-41021?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
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