CVE-2021-41023 — MEDIUM (5.5)

Q: How severe is CVE-2021-41023?

CVE-2021-41023 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Q: Is there a patch for CVE-2021-41023?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Fortinet Fortisiem, Microsoft Windows.

Vulnerability Description

A unprotected storage of credentials in Fortinet FortiSIEM Windows Agent version 4.1.4 and below allows an authenticated user to disclosure agent password due to plaintext credential storage in log files

CVSS Score

5.5

MEDIUM

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

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

NONE

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Fortinet	Fortisiem	>= 3.1.0, <= 4.1.4
Microsoft	Windows	-

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-522

References

https://fortiguard.com/advisory/FG-IR-21-175Vendor Advisory
https://fortiguard.com/advisory/FG-IR-21-175Vendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2021-41023?

CVE-2021-41023 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). A unprotected storage of credentials in Fortinet FortiSIEM Windows Agent version 4.1.4 and below allows an authenticated user to disclosure agent password due to plaintext credential storage in log fi...

How severe is CVE-2021-41023?

CVE-2021-41023 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2021-41023?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Fortinet Fortisiem, Microsoft Windows.