CVE-2021-32584

Description

An improper access control (CWE-284) vulnerability in FortiWLC version 8.6.0, version 8.5.3 and below, version 8.4.8 and below, version 8.3.3 and below, version 8.2.7 to 8.2.4, version 8.1.3 may allow an unauthenticated and remote attacker to access certain areas of the web management CGI functionality by just specifying the correct URL. The vulnerability applies only to limited CGI resources and might allow the unauthorized party to access configuration details.

Remediation

Solution:

  • Please upgrade to FortiWLC version 8.5.4 or above. Please upgrade to FortiWLC version 8.6.1 or above.

Category

5.3
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.04%
Vendor Advisory fortinet.com
Affected: Fortinet FortiWLC
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://fortiguard.fortinet.com/psirt/FG-IR-20-138 vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-32584?
CVE-2021-32584 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-32584?
To fix CVE-2021-32584: Please upgrade to FortiWLC version 8.5.4 or above. Please upgrade to FortiWLC version 8.6.1 or above.
Is CVE-2021-32584 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2021-32584 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-2021-32584?
CVE-2021-32584 affects Fortinet FortiWLC.
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