CVE-2021-36169 — MEDIUM (4.2)

Q: What is CVE-2021-36169?

CVE-2021-36169 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.2 (MEDIUM). A Hidden Functionality in Fortinet FortiOS 7.x before 7.0.1, FortiOS 6.4.x before 6.4.7 allows attacker to Execute unauthorized code or commands via specific hex read/write operations.

Q: How severe is CVE-2021-36169?

CVE-2021-36169 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.2/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Q: Is there a patch for CVE-2021-36169?

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

Vulnerability Description

A Hidden Functionality in Fortinet FortiOS 7.x before 7.0.1, FortiOS 6.4.x before 6.4.7 allows attacker to Execute unauthorized code or commands via specific hex read/write operations.

CVSS Score

4.2

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

HIGH

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

LOW

Integrity

LOW

Availability

LOW

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Fortinet	Fortios	>= 5.6.0, <= 5.6.14

References

https://fortiguard.com/advisory/FG-IR-21-091Vendor Advisory
https://fortiguard.com/advisory/FG-IR-21-091Vendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2021-36169?

CVE-2021-36169 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.2 (MEDIUM). A Hidden Functionality in Fortinet FortiOS 7.x before 7.0.1, FortiOS 6.4.x before 6.4.7 allows attacker to Execute unauthorized code or commands via specific hex read/write operations.

How severe is CVE-2021-36169?

CVE-2021-36169 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.2/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2021-36169?

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