FortiWLC 8.6.0 Unauth Remote CGI Access Control Flaw
CVE-2021-32584 Published on March 17, 2025
An improper access control (CWE-284) vulnerability in FortiWLC version 8.6.0, version 8.5.3 and below, version 8.4.8 and below, version 8.3.3 and below, version 8.2.7 to 8.2.4, version 8.1.3 may allow an unauthenticated and remote attacker to access certain areas of the web management CGI functionality by just specifying the correct URL. The vulnerability applies only to limited CGI resources and might allow the unauthorized party to access configuration details.
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2021-32584 is exploitable with network access, and does not require authorization privileges or user interaction. This vulnerability is considered to have a low attack complexity. The potential impact of an exploit of this vulnerability is considered to have a small impact on confidentiality, a small impact on integrity and availability.
Weakness Type
What is an Authorization Vulnerability?
The software does not restrict or incorrectly restricts access to a resource from an unauthorized actor.
CVE-2021-32584 has been classified to as an Authorization vulnerability or weakness.
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Affected Versions
Fortinet FortiWLC:- Version 8.6.0 is affected.
- Version 8.5.0, <= 8.5.3 is affected.
- Version 8.4.4, <= 8.4.8 is affected.
- Version 8.4.0, <= 8.4.2 is affected.
- Version 8.3.0, <= 8.3.3 is affected.
- Version 8.2.4, <= 8.2.7 is affected.
- Version 8.1.3 is affected.
Exploit Probability
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