CVE-2021-42758
First published: Wed Dec 08 2021(Updated: )
An improper access control vulnerability [CWE-284] in FortiWLC 8.6.1 and below may allow an authenticated and remote attacker with low privileges to execute any command as an admin user with full access rights via bypassing the GUI restrictions.
Credit: psirt@fortinet.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Fortinet FortiWLC | >=8.2.4<=8.2.7 | |
| Fortinet FortiWLC | >=8.3.0<=8.3.3 | |
| Fortinet FortiWLC | >=8.5.0<=8.5.5 | |
| Fortinet FortiWLC | =8.0.5 | |
| Fortinet FortiWLC | =8.0.6 | |
| Fortinet FortiWLC | =8.1.2 | |
| Fortinet FortiWLC | =8.1.3 | |
| Fortinet FortiWLC | =8.4.0 | |
| Fortinet FortiWLC | =8.4.1 | |
| Fortinet FortiWLC | =8.4.2 | |
| Fortinet FortiWLC | =8.4.4 | |
| Fortinet FortiWLC | =8.4.5 | |
| Fortinet FortiWLC | =8.4.6 | |
| Fortinet FortiWLC | =8.4.7 | |
| Fortinet FortiWLC | =8.4.8 | |
| Fortinet FortiWLC | =8.6.0 | |
| Fortinet FortiWLC | =8.6.1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-42758?
CVE-2021-42758 is an improper access control vulnerability in FortiWLC 8.6.1 and below.
How does CVE-2021-42758 impact FortiWLC?
CVE-2021-42758 allows an authenticated and remote attacker with low privileges to execute any command as an admin user with full access rights.
What is the severity of CVE-2021-42758?
The severity of CVE-2021-42758 is critical with a CVSS score of 8.8.
Which versions of FortiWLC are affected by CVE-2021-42758?
FortiWLC versions 8.6.1 and below are affected by CVE-2021-42758.
How can I fix CVE-2021-42758?
To fix CVE-2021-42758, update FortiWLC to a version that is not affected.
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- version/fortinet fortiwlc/8.1.2
- version/fortinet fortiwlc/8.1.3
- version/fortinet fortiwlc/8.4.0
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