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MEDIUM · 4.0

CVE-2021-24005

Usage of hard-coded cryptographic keys to encrypt configuration files and debug logs in FortiAuthenticator versions before 6.3.0 may allow an attacker with access to the files or the CLI configuration...

Vulnerability Description

Usage of hard-coded cryptographic keys to encrypt configuration files and debug logs in FortiAuthenticator versions before 6.3.0 may allow an attacker with access to the files or the CLI configuration to decrypt the sensitive data, via knowledge of the hard-coded key.

CVSS Score

4.0

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
Attack Vector
LOCAL
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
NONE
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
LOW
Integrity
NONE
Availability
NONE

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
FortinetFortiauthenticator>= 6.0.0, < 6.3.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-798

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2021-24005?

CVE-2021-24005 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.0 (MEDIUM). Usage of hard-coded cryptographic keys to encrypt configuration files and debug logs in FortiAuthenticator versions before 6.3.0 may allow an attacker with access to the files or the CLI configuration...

How severe is CVE-2021-24005?

CVE-2021-24005 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2021-24005?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Fortinet Fortiauthenticator.