CVE-2021-41028

Description

A combination of a use of hard-coded cryptographic key vulnerability [CWE-321] in FortiClientEMS 7.0.1 and below, 6.4.6 and below and an improper certificate validation vulnerability [CWE-297] in FortiClientWindows, FortiClientLinux and FortiClientMac 7.0.1 and below, 6.4.6 and below may allow an unauthenticated and network adjacent attacker to perform a man-in-the-middle attack between the EMS and the FCT via the telemetry protocol.

Category

8.2
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.03%
Vendor Advisory fortiguard.com
Affected: Fortinet Fortinet FortiClientEMS, FortiClientWindows, FortiClientLinux, FortiClientMac
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://fortiguard.com/advisory/FG-IR-21-075 vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-41028?
CVE-2021-41028 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-41028?
To fix CVE-2021-41028, 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-2021-41028 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2021-41028 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-2021-41028?
CVE-2021-41028 affects Fortinet Fortinet FortiClientEMS, FortiClientWindows, FortiClientLinux, FortiClientMac.
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