CVE-2021-36171

Description

The use of a cryptographically weak pseudo-random number generator in the password reset feature of FortiPortal before 6.0.6 may allow a remote unauthenticated attacker to predict parts of or the whole newly generated password within a given time frame.

Category

8.1
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.46%
Vendor Advisory fortiguard.com
Affected: Fortinet Fortinet FortiPortal
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-21-099 vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-36171?
CVE-2021-36171 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-36171?
To fix CVE-2021-36171, 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-2021-36171 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2021-36171 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-2021-36171?
CVE-2021-36171 affects Fortinet Fortinet FortiPortal.
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