What is the severity of CVE-2021-32584?

CVE-2021-32584 is classified as a critical severity vulnerability due to improper access control allowing unauthenticated remote access.

How do I fix CVE-2021-32584?

To fix CVE-2021-32584, Fortinet recommends upgrading to FortiWLC version 8.6.1 or the latest version available.

What versions of FortiWLC are affected by CVE-2021-32584?

CVE-2021-32584 affects FortiWLC versions 8.5.3 and below, 8.4.8 and below, 8.3.3 and below, and specific ranges in 8.2.x.

Can CVE-2021-32584 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2021-32584 can be exploited by an unauthenticated remote attacker.

What impact does CVE-2021-32584 have on my system?

Exploitation of CVE-2021-32584 may allow attackers to gain unauthorized access to sensitive areas of the web management interface.

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CVE-2021-32584

medium

5.3

CWE

284

17/3/2025

CVE-2021-32584

First published: Mon Mar 17 2025(Updated: )

An improper access control (CWE-284) vulnerability in FortiWLC version 8.6.0, version 8.5.3 and below, version 8.4.8 and below, version 8.3.3 and below, version 8.2.7 to 8.2.4, version 8.1.3 may allow an unauthenticated and remote attacker to access certain areas of the web management CGI functionality by just specifying the correct URL. The vulnerability applies only to limited CGI resources and might allow the unauthorized party to access configuration details.

Credit: psirt@fortinet.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Fortinet FortiWLC	<8.5.3<8.4.8<8.3.3>=8.2.4<=8.2.7

Remedy

Please upgrade to FortiWLC version 8.5.4 or above. Please upgrade to FortiWLC version 8.6.1 or above.

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Reference Links

https://fortiguard.fortinet.com/psirt/FG-IR-20-138

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-32584?
CVE-2021-32584 is classified as a critical severity vulnerability due to improper access control allowing unauthenticated remote access.
How do I fix CVE-2021-32584?
To fix CVE-2021-32584, Fortinet recommends upgrading to FortiWLC version 8.6.1 or the latest version available.
What versions of FortiWLC are affected by CVE-2021-32584?
CVE-2021-32584 affects FortiWLC versions 8.5.3 and below, 8.4.8 and below, 8.3.3 and below, and specific ranges in 8.2.x.
Can CVE-2021-32584 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2021-32584 can be exploited by an unauthenticated remote attacker.
What impact does CVE-2021-32584 have on my system?
Exploitation of CVE-2021-32584 may allow attackers to gain unauthorized access to sensitive areas of the web management interface.

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