Vulnerability identifier: #VU57075

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 7.1 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-24019

CWE-ID: CWE-613

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
FortiClientEMS
Other software / Other software solutions

Vendor: Fortinet, Inc

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient session expiration issue. A remote non-authenticated attacker can reuse the unexpired admin user session IDs to gain admin privileges.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

FortiClientEMS: 6.2.0 - 6.4.2

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External links
http://www.fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-20-072

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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