CVE-2021-24024: Medium severity fortinet fortiadc vulnerability

Published Apr 12, 2021
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Updated

A clear text storage of sensitive information into log file vulnerability in FortiADCManager 5.3.0 and below, 5.2.1 and below and FortiADC 5.3.7 and below may allow a remote authenticated attacker to read other local users' password in log files.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Fortinet FortiADC<=5.3.7
Fortinet Fortiadc Manager<=5.3.0

Event History

Apr 12, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:12 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:12 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID?

The vulnerability ID is CVE-2021-24024.

2

How does the vulnerability impact FortiADCManager and FortiADC?

The vulnerability allows a remote authenticated attacker to read other local users' passwords stored in log files.

3

What versions of FortiADCManager and FortiADC are affected?

FortiADCManager 5.3.0 and below, 5.2.1 and below, and FortiADC 5.3.7 and below are affected.

4

What is the severity of CVE-2021-24024?

The severity of CVE-2021-24024 is medium.

5

How can I fix the vulnerability in FortiADCManager and FortiADC?

It is recommended to upgrade FortiADCManager and FortiADC to versions that have addressed the vulnerability.

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