SB2021042805 - Authentication bypass in FortiWAN

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SB2021042805 - Authentication bypass in FortiWAN

Published: April 28, 2021 Updated: December 9, 2021

Security Bulletin ID SB2021042805
Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Improper Authentication (CVE-ID: CVE-2021-26102)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass authentication process.

The vulnerability exists due to an error in the authentication process. A remote non-authenticated attacker can send a specially crafted HTTP POST request and delete arbitrary files on the system using directory traversal sequences. In particular, deleting specific configuration files will reset the Admin password to its default value.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may allow an attacker to gain full access to the affected system.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References