CVE-2021-24011
First published: Mon May 10 2021(Updated: )
A privilege escalation vulnerability in FortiNAC version below 8.8.2 may allow an admin user to escalate the privileges to root by abusing the sudo privileges.
Credit: psirt@fortinet.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Fortinet FortiNAC | <8.8.2 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2021-24011?
CVE-2021-24011 has been classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow an admin user to escalate privileges to root.
How do I fix CVE-2021-24011?
To fix CVE-2021-24011, upgrade FortiNAC to version 8.8.2 or later to mitigate the privilege escalation risk.
Who is affected by CVE-2021-24011?
CVE-2021-24011 affects FortiNAC versions below 8.8.2.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2021-24011?
CVE-2021-24011 is a privilege escalation vulnerability.
Can CVE-2021-24011 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2021-24011 requires local access by an admin user, making it less likely to be exploited remotely.
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