Vulnerability identifier: #VU58632

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 6.2 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-43065

CWE-ID: CWE-732

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

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

Vendor: Fortinet, Inc

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to incorrect permission assignment for a critical resource. A local  authenticated user can access sensitive system data and, as a consequence, raise the authenticated user's privilege to admin.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

FortiNAC: 8.8.0 - 9.2.0

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External links
http://www.fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-21-178

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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