CVE-2021-43076
First published: Tue Sep 06 2022(Updated: )
An improper privilege management vulnerability [CWE-269] in FortiADC versions 6.2.1 and below, 6.1.5 and below, 6.0.4 and below, 5.4.5 and below and 5.3.7 and below may allow a remote authenticated attacker with restricted user profile to modify the system files using the shell access.
Credit: psirt@fortinet.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Fortinet FortiADC | >=5.3.0<=5.3.7 | |
| Fortinet FortiADC | >=5.4.0<=5.4.5 | |
| Fortinet FortiADC | >=6.0.0<=6.0.4 | |
| Fortinet FortiADC | >=6.1.0<=6.1.5 | |
| Fortinet FortiADC | =6.2.0 | |
| Fortinet FortiADC | =6.2.1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-43076?
CVE-2021-43076 is an improper privilege management vulnerability in FortiADC versions 6.2.1 and below, 6.1.5 and below, 6.0.4 and below, 5.4.5 and below, and 5.3.7 and below.
How can an attacker exploit CVE-2021-43076?
A remote authenticated attacker with a restricted user profile can exploit CVE-2021-43076 to modify system files using the shell access.
What is the severity of CVE-2021-43076?
CVE-2021-43076 has a severity rating of 6.5 (medium).
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2021-43076?
FortiADC versions 6.2.1 and below, 6.1.5 and below, 6.0.4 and below, 5.4.5 and below, and 5.3.7 and below are affected by CVE-2021-43076.
How can I mitigate CVE-2021-43076?
It is recommended to update FortiADC to a version that is not affected by CVE-2021-43076 or apply the patches provided by Fortinet.
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