CVE-2021-24019
First published: Wed Oct 06 2021(Updated: )
An insufficient session expiration vulnerability [CWE- 613] in FortiClientEMS versions 6.4.2 and below, 6.2.8 and below may allow an attacker to reuse the unexpired admin user session IDs to gain admin privileges, should the attacker be able to obtain that session ID (via other, hypothetical attacks)
Credit: psirt@fortinet.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Fortinet Forticlient Endpoint Management Server | <6.2.9 | |
| Fortinet Forticlient Endpoint Management Server | >=6.4.0<6.4.2 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID for this vulnerability?
The vulnerability ID for this vulnerability is CVE-2021-24019.
What is the severity rating of CVE-2021-24019?
CVE-2021-24019 has a severity rating of 9.8 (critical).
Which versions of FortiClientEMS are affected by CVE-2021-24019?
FortiClientEMS versions 6.4.2 and below, 6.2.9 and below are affected by CVE-2021-24019.
What is the CWE ID for this vulnerability?
The CWE ID for this vulnerability is CWE-613.
How can an attacker exploit CVE-2021-24019?
An attacker can exploit CVE-2021-24019 by reusing unexpired admin user session IDs to gain admin privileges.
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