CVE-2021-36167

Description

An improper authorization vulnerabiltiy [CWE-285] in FortiClient Windows versions 7.0.0 and 6.4.6 and below and 6.2.8 and below may allow an unauthenticated attacker to bypass the webfilter control via modifying the session-id paramater.

4.3

CVSS

Severity: Medium

CVSS 3.1 •

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.20%

Vendor Advisory fortiguard.com

Affected: Fortinet Fortinet FortiClientWindows

References

Link	Tags
https://fortiguard.com/advisory/FG-IR-20-127	patch vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-36167?: CVE-2021-36167 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-36167?: To fix CVE-2021-36167, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2021-36167 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2021-36167 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-2021-36167?: CVE-2021-36167 affects Fortinet Fortinet FortiClientWindows.

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