CVE-2021-41019
mediumpriority · track · 26EPSS 0.006 · 46 %ileEURUUSEPSS · scored 2026-10-24
An improper validation of certificate with host mismatch [CWE-297] vulnerability in FortiOS versions 6.4.6 and below may allow the connection to a malicious LDAP server via options in GUI, leading to disclosure of sensitive information, such as AD credentials.
cvss
Technical severity, 0–10. One row per scoring source.
base score 0–10 · higher = more severe · hover a vector to decode⚠ sources disagree · low–medium · 3.5–6.5
ssvc
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weaknesses
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affected products (6)
Products and version ranges known to be affected.
- Fortinet Fortinet FortiOS≤ FortiOS 6.4.6, 6.4.5, 6.4.4, 6.4.3, 6.4.2, 6.4.1, 6.4.0, 6.2.9, 6.2.8, 6.2.7, 6.2.6, 6.2.5, 6.2.4, 6.2.3, 6.2.2, 6.2.1enisa_euvdEU
also known as (6)
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sources
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references (6)
External citations — patches, advisories, analysis.
- https://fortiguard.com/advisory/FG-IR-21-074cnnvd
- https://vigilance.fr/vulnerability/Fortinet-FortiOS-Man-in-the-Middle-via-LDAP-Server-GUI-Options-36798cnnvd
- https://www.auscert.org.au/bulletins/ESB-2021.3912cnnvd
- https://www.cybersecurity-help.cz/vdb/SB2021111604cnnvd
- https://fortiguard.com/advisory/FG-IR-21-074enisa_euvd
- https://fortiguard.com/advisory/FG-IR-21-074Vendor Advisorynvd
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