CVE-2021-36189: Medium severity fortinet forticlient ems cloud vulnerability

Published Dec 9, 2021
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Updated

A missing encryption of sensitive data in Fortinet FortiClientEMS version 7.0.1 and below, version 6.4.4 and below allows attacker to information disclosure via inspecting browser decrypted data

Affected Software

4 affected components
Fortinet FortiClient Enterprise Management Server>=6.4.0<=6.4.4
Fortinet FortiClient Enterprise Management Server=6.4.6
Fortinet FortiClient Enterprise Management Server=7.0.0
Fortinet FortiClient Enterprise Management Server=7.0.1

Event History

Dec 9, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:10 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:10 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2021-36189?

CVE-2021-36189 is a vulnerability in Fortinet FortiClientEMS versions 7.0.1 and below, as well as version 6.4.4 and below, that allows an attacker to perform information disclosure by inspecting browser decrypted data due to a missing encryption of sensitive data.

2

How severe is CVE-2021-36189?

CVE-2021-36189 has a severity rating of 4.9, which is considered medium.

3

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2021-36189?

Fortinet FortiClientEMS versions 6.4.0 to 6.4.4, 7.0.0, and 7.0.1 are affected by CVE-2021-36189.

4

How can an attacker exploit CVE-2021-36189?

An attacker can exploit CVE-2021-36189 by inspecting browser decrypted data to gain unauthorized access to sensitive information.

5

Is there a fix for CVE-2021-36189?

Yes, it is recommended to update Fortinet FortiClientEMS to a version that is not affected by CVE-2021-36189.

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