Unprotected Credential Storage Vulnerability in Fortinet FortiSIEM
CVE-2021-41023

5.5MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Fortinet
Status
Fortinet Fortisiemwindowsagent
Vendor
CVE Published:
2 November 2021

What is CVE-2021-41023?

The Fortinet FortiSIEM Windows Agent prior to version 4.1.4 has a serious security flaw that exposes sensitive credentials. This vulnerability arises from the storage of agent passwords in log files in plaintext, enabling any authenticated user to view these credentials. Organizations using affected versions should take immediate action to secure their systems and mitigate potential unauthorized access.

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Affected Version(s)

Fortinet FortiSIEMWindowsAgent FortiSIEMWindowsAgent 4.1.4, 4.1.3, 4.1.2, 4.1.1, 4.1.0, 4.0.0, 3.3.0, 3.2.2, 3.2.1, 3.2.0, 3.1.2, 3.1.0

References

https://fortiguard.com/advisory/FG-IR-21-175
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
5.5
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
None
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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