CVE-2021-43064: Medium severity fortinet fortiweb vulnerability

Published Dec 8, 2021
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Updated

A url redirection to untrusted site ('open redirect') in Fortinet FortiWeb version 6.4.1 and 6.4.0, version 6.3.15 and below, version 6.2.6 and below allows attacker to use the device as a proxy and reach external or protected hosts via redirection handlers.

Affected Software

4 affected components
Fortinet FortiWeb>=6.2.0<=6.2.6
Fortinet FortiWeb>=6.3.0<=6.3.15
Fortinet FortiWeb=6.4.0
Fortinet FortiWeb=6.4.1

Event History

Dec 8, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:33 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:33 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·01:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2021-43064?

CVE-2021-43064 is a vulnerability in Fortinet FortiWeb that allows an attacker to use the device as a proxy and reach external or protected hosts via redirection handlers.

2

Which versions of Fortinet FortiWeb are affected by CVE-2021-43064?

Versions 6.4.1, 6.4.0, 6.3.15 and below, 6.2.6 and below of Fortinet FortiWeb are affected by CVE-2021-43064.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2021-43064?

The severity of CVE-2021-43064 is medium with a CVSS score of 6.1.

4

How can an attacker exploit CVE-2021-43064?

An attacker can exploit CVE-2021-43064 by performing a URL redirection to an untrusted site, also known as an open redirect, which allows them to use the device as a proxy and reach external or protected hosts.

5

Is there a fix available for CVE-2021-43064?

Yes, Fortinet has released a fix for CVE-2021-43064. It is recommended to update to the latest version of Fortinet FortiWeb to address this vulnerability.

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