CVE-2021-22126

Description

A use of hard-coded password vulnerability in FortiWLC version 8.5.2 and below, version 8.4.8 and below, version 8.3.3 to 8.3.2, version 8.2.7 to 8.2.6 may allow a local, authenticated attacker to connect to the managed Access Point (Meru AP and FortiAP-U) as root using the default hard-coded username and password.

Remediation

Solution:

  • Please upgrade to FortiWLC versions 8.6.0 or above. Please upgrade to FortiWLC versions 8.5.3 or above.

Categories

6.7
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.02%
Vendor Advisory fortinet.com
Affected: Fortinet FortiWLC
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://fortiguard.fortinet.com/psirt/FG-IR-20-147 vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-22126?
CVE-2021-22126 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-22126?
To fix CVE-2021-22126: Please upgrade to FortiWLC versions 8.6.0 or above. Please upgrade to FortiWLC versions 8.5.3 or above.
Is CVE-2021-22126 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2021-22126 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2021-22126?
CVE-2021-22126 affects Fortinet FortiWLC.
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