What is the CVSS score of CVE-2021-24008?

CVE-2021-24008 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.3 (Medium). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.2%.

How to fix or mitigate CVE-2021-24008?

Within 30 days: Identify affected systems running FortiDDoS and apply vendor patches as part of regular patch cycle. Review data exposure and access controls.

Fortiddos CVE-2021-24008

MEDIUM

Information Exposure (CWE-200)

2025-03-28 psirt@fortinet.com

Information Disclosure Fortinet Fortimail Fortirecorder Fortivoice Fortiddos Fortiddos Cm

5.3

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

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Vulnerability Assessment

Weakness	CWE CWE-200 OWASP Top 10:2025 A01:2025 - Broken Access Control ASVS 5.0 V14 - Data Protection Data exposure prevention MITRE ATT&CK 2 techniques across 2 tactics: Collection, Discovery The technique list with ATT&CK links and the kill-chain view is part of the Basic plan and up. Sign in to read
Impact	CVSS score of 5.3 (MEDIUM). Attack characteristics: network attack vector, low complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction not required. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.23%.
Exploit ScenarioDerived	A remote attacker could access sensitive data that should not be disclosed by sending crafted requests to the affected application. No authentication is required to exploit this vulnerability.

This Month Plan within 30 days. Why: MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9).

No patch listed yet 0.2% exploitation probability (EPSS)

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AnalysisAIv1 – Mar 28, 2026

An exposure of sensitive system information to an unauthorized control sphere vulnerability [CWE-497] in FortiDDoS version 5.4.0, version 5.3.2 and below, version 5.2.0, version 5.1.0, version 5.0.0,. Rated medium severity (CVSS 5.3), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.

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v1 Mar 28, 2026 - 18:33 CVSS 5.3

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Minimize information in error messages, implement proper access controls, encrypt sensitive data at rest and in transit.

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Technical ContextAI · show details

This vulnerability is classified as Exposure of Sensitive Information (CWE-200), which allows attackers to access sensitive data that should not be disclosed. An exposure of sensitive system information to an unauthorized control sphere vulnerability [CWE-497] in FortiDDoS version 5.4.0, version 5.3.2 and below, version 5.2.0, version 5.1.0, version 5.0.0, version 4.7.0, version 4.6.0, version 4.5.0, version 4.4.2 and below, FortiDDoS-CM version 5.3.0, version 5.2.0, version 5.1.0, version 5.0.0, version 4.7.0, FortiVoice version 6.0.6 and below, FortiRecorder version 6.0.3 and below and FortiMail version 6.4.1 and below, version 6.2.4 and below, version 6.0.9 and below may allow a remote, unauthenticated attacker to obtain potentially sensitive software-version information by reading a JavaScript file. Affected products include: Fortinet Fortimail, Fortinet Fortiddos, Fortinet Fortivoice, Fortinet Fortirecorder, Fortinet Fortiddos-Cm. Version information: version 5.4.0.

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Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY 5.3 MEDIUM

AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

Low

Integrity

None

Availability

None

DescriptionCVE.org

An exposure of sensitive system information to an unauthorized control sphere vulnerability [CWE-497] in FortiDDoS version 5.4.0, version 5.3.2 and below, version 5.2.0, version 5.1.0, version 5.0.0, version 4.7.0, version 4.6.0, version 4.5.0, version 4.4.2 and below, FortiDDoS-CM version 5.3.0, version 5.2.0, version 5.1.0, version 5.0.0, version 4.7.0, FortiVoice version 6.0.6 and below, FortiRecorder version 6.0.3 and below and FortiMail version 6.4.1 and below, version 6.2.4 and below, version 6.0.9 and below may allow a remote, unauthenticated attacker to obtain potentially sensitive software-version information by reading a JavaScript file.

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Why It Matters

Organizations using FortiDDoS should be aware of moderate risk from CVE-2021-24008, a information exposure vulnerability rated CVSS 5.3. Sensitive information could be exposed to unauthorized parties. Organizations should apply vendor updates when available and monitor for exploitation.

Business Impact: Low

Compensating Controls

Apply vendor patch. If patching is delayed: restrict endpoint access, redact sensitive data in logs.

Threat Intelligence Overview

EPSS Score

0.2%

Top 55% exploitable

Data Quality

3 sources

Confidence: Low

NVD

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EPSS

How this decision was reached

The engine reads each signal below and applies a fixed list of rules from top to bottom. The first rule that matches sets the recommended action – like a statement, every line is shown.

SignalValue

Severity MEDIUM

CISA KEV No

Public POC No

EPSS 0.2%

Patch available No

Active threat No

Deciding rule

MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9)

What every action level means

Emergency Immediate action required. Criteria: CRITICAL + in CISA KEV (actively exploited) without patch, OR CRITICAL + EPSS > 30% without patch, OR CRITICAL + active threat signals without patch.

Act Now Prioritize within 24-48h. Criteria: in KEV with patch available, OR CRITICAL + public POC, OR HIGH + EPSS > 10%, OR CRITICAL + active threat, OR any CRITICAL severity.

This Week Schedule remediation this week. Criteria: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9). Patch within normal change window.

This Month Plan within 30 days. Criteria: MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9), lower exploitation probability. Include in regular patch cycle.

Monitor Track and reassess. Criteria: LOW severity (CVSS 0.1-3.9), minimal exploitation risk. No immediate action needed.

SSVC AssessmentENISA

SSVC Decision· derived

Scheduled

Exploitation· derived

None

System Exposure· derived

Open

Automatable· derived

Yes

Human Impact

Low

Priority Score

Low Medium High Critical

KEV: 0

EPSS: 0

CVSS: +26

PoC: 0

Weaponized: 0

Threat intel: 0

Gov advisory: 0

Attack Technique

Information Disclosure MEDIUM

Information disclosure occurs when an application unintentionally exposes sensitive data that aids attackers in reconnaissance or directly compromises security.