What is CVE-2021-36180?

CVE-2021-36180 is a high-severity vulnerability in Fortinet Fortiweb, classified under OS Command Injection. CVSS score: 8.1/10. Published 2021-12-08.

How severe is CVE-2021-36180?

High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.1 out of 10.

RCE in Fortinet Fortiweb

CVE-2021-36180

Multiple improper neutralization of special elements used in a command vulnerabilities [CWE-77] in FortiWeb management interface 6.4.1 and below, 6.3.15 and below, 6.2.5 and below may allow an authenticated attacker to execute unauthorized…

Vulnerability class: Command Injection (OS Command Injection)

EPSS: 0.011 (61.2th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 8.1 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H.

Affected products

Fortinet Fortiweb — versions FortiWeb 6.4.1 and below, 6.3.15 and below, 6.2.5 and below
Fortinet Fortiweb — versions 5.9.0, 5.9.1, 6.1.0

Weakness classification (CWE)

CWE-78 — OS Command Injection

References

psirt@fortinet.com (x_refsource_CONFIRM, Patch, Vendor Advisory)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-36180?: CVE-2021-36180 is a high-severity vulnerability in Fortinet Fortiweb, classified under OS Command Injection. CVSS score: 8.1/10. Published 2021-12-08.
How severe is CVE-2021-36180?: High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.1 out of 10.