CVE-2021-24008: Unauthenticated user can determine software-version information

Published Nov 3, 2020
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Updated

An exposure of sensitive system information to an unauthorized control sphere vulnerability [CWE-497] in FortiDDoS version 5.4.0, version 5.3.2 and below, version 5.2.0, version 5.1.0, version 5.0.0, version 4.7.0, version 4.6.0, version 4.5.0, version 4.4.2 and below, FortiDDoS-CM version 5.3.0, version 5.2.0, version 5.1.0, version 5.0.0, version 4.7.0, FortiVoice version 6.0.6 and below, FortiRecorder version 6.0.3 and below and FortiMail version 6.4.1 and below, version 6.2.4 and below, version 6.0.9 and below may allow a remote, unauthenticated attacker to obtain potentially sensitive software-version information by reading a JavaScript file.

Other sources

An exposure of sensitive system information to an unauthorized control sphere vulnerability [CWE-497] in FortiMail may allow a remote, unauthenticated attacker to obtain potentially sensitive software-version information by reading a JavaScript file.

FortiGuard

Affected Software

16 affected components
Fortinet FortiDDoS=5.4.0, <5.3.2, =5.2.0, =5.1.0, =5.0.0, =4.7.0, =4.6.0, =4.5.0, <4.4.2
Fortinet Fortiddos-cm=5.3.0, =5.2.0, =5.1.0, =5.0.0, =4.7.0
Fortinet FortiVoice<6.0.6
Fortinet FortiRecorder<6.0.3
Fortinet FortiMail<6.4.1, <6.2.4, <6.0.9
Fortinet FortiMail>=6.0.0<6.0.10
Fortinet FortiMail>=6.2.0<6.2.5
Fortinet FortiMail>=6.4.0<6.4.2
Fortinet FortiDDoS>=4.4.0<5.4.3
Fortinet FortiVoice>=6.0.0<6.0.7
Fortinet FortiRecorder>=6.0.0<6.0.4
Fortinet Fortiddos-cm=4.7.0
Fortinet Fortiddos-cm=5.0.0
Fortinet Fortiddos-cm=5.1.0
Fortinet Fortiddos-cm=5.2.0
Fortinet Fortiddos-cm=5.3.0

Remediation

Information

Please upgrade to FortiMail versions 6.0.10 or above. Please upgrade to FortiMail versions 6.2.5 or above. Please upgrade to FortiMail versions 6.4.2 or above.

Event History

Nov 3, 2020
Advisory Published
via FortiGuard·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via FortiGuard·12:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Mar 28, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:13 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:13 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·11:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2021-24008?

CVE-2021-24008 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to the exposure of sensitive system information.

2

How do I fix CVE-2021-24008?

To mitigate CVE-2021-24008, upgrade your FortiDDoS system to version 5.4.1 or later, or apply the necessary patches provided by Fortinet.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2021-24008?

CVE-2021-24008 affects FortiDDoS versions up to 5.4.0, including 5.3.2 and earlier, as well as FortiDDoS-CM versions up to 5.3.0.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2021-24008?

CVE-2021-24008 is classified as an exposure of sensitive system information to an unauthorized control sphere vulnerability.

5

Is CVE-2021-24008 being actively exploited?

As of now, there are no reported active exploits for CVE-2021-24008, but it is advisable to remediate it promptly.

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