CVE-2021-43065: High severity fortinet fortinac vulnerability

Published Dec 9, 2021
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Updated

A incorrect permission assignment for critical resource in Fortinet FortiNAC version 9.2.0, version 9.1.3 and below, version 8.8.9 and below allows attacker to gain higher privileges via the access to sensitive system data.

Affected Software

3 affected components
Fortinet FortiNAC>=8.8.0<8.8.10
Fortinet FortiNAC>=9.1.0<9.1.4
Fortinet FortiNAC=9.2.0

Event History

Dec 9, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:15 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·10:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2021-43065?

CVE-2021-43065 is a vulnerability that involves an incorrect permission assignment for a critical resource in Fortinet FortiNAC versions 9.2.0, 9.1.3 and below, and 8.8.9 and below.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2021-43065?

The severity of CVE-2021-43065 is high, with a CVSS severity score of 7.8.

3

How does CVE-2021-43065 allow an attacker to gain higher privileges?

CVE-2021-43065 allows an attacker to gain higher privileges by accessing sensitive system data.

4

Which versions of Fortinet FortiNAC are affected by CVE-2021-43065?

Fortinet FortiNAC versions 9.2.0, 9.1.3 and below, and 8.8.9 and below are affected by CVE-2021-43065.

5

Is there a fix available for CVE-2021-43065?

To address CVE-2021-43065, it is recommended to update Fortinet FortiNAC to a version that is not affected by the vulnerability.

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