CVE-2021-41022: fortinet fortinet fortisiemwindowsagent Improper Privilege Management
CVSS: 7.8v3.1HighModified
Published 02-11-2021Last modified 25-10-2024
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2021-41022 is a high (CVSS 7.8) Improper Privilege Management vulnerability in fortinet fortinet fortisiemwindowsagent. EPSS estimates a 0.21% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 11.1% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
7.8/10
010
High · v3.1 (CVE.org)EPSS score
0.21%
0%100%
Low · 0.00 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 02-11-2021PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 25-10-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
A improper privilege management in Fortinet FortiSIEM Windows Agent version 4.1.4 and below allows attacker to execute privileged code or commands via powershell scripts
CVSS metrics
3 scores · 2 sources · 2 versionsHigh 7.8Preferred score · CVE.org (CNA)
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:X/RL:O/RC:CSourcesAll 2 agree
- NVDNIST7.8HighCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Medium 4.6Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:PSourcesSingle source
EPSS trend
Probability
0.21%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
11%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 0.21% on 20-09-2026
20-09-202620-10-2026
EPSS score0.21%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Fortinet2 products
- fortinet fortisiemwindowsagentFortiSIEMWindowsAgent 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
- fortisiem≥ 3.1.0, ≤ 4.1.4
1 vendor · 2 products