Vulnerability identifier: #VU52881

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 6.3 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-24011

CWE-ID: CWE-264

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
FortiNAC
Server applications / IDS/IPS systems, Firewalls and proxy servers

Vendor: Fortinet, Inc

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote user to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to application does not properly impose security restrictions. A remote administrator can abuse the sudo privileges and escalate privieges to root.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

FortiNAC: 8.3.0 - 8.8.1

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External links
http://www.fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-20-038

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated privileged user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.