Fortiauthenticator
CVE-2021-43067
MEDIUM
Vulnerability Assessment
| Weakness |
CWE
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. |
| Impact | CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). Attack characteristics: network attack vector, low complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required. |
| 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. |
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Alert meAnalysisAI
A exposure of sensitive information to an unauthorized actor in Fortinet FortiAuthenticator version 6.4.0, version 6.3.2 and below, version 6.2.1 and below, version 6.1.2 and below, version 6.0.7 to. Rated medium severity (CVSS 6.5), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.
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. A exposure of sensitive information to an unauthorized actor in Fortinet FortiAuthenticator version 6.4.0, version 6.3.2 and below, version 6.2.1 and below, version 6.1.2 and below, version 6.0.7 to 6.0.1 allows attacker to duplicate a target LDAP user 2 factors authentication token via crafted HTTP requests. Affected products include: Fortinet Fortiauthenticator. Version information: version 6.4.0.
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Severity by source
AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.
CVSS VectorNVD
DescriptionNVD
A exposure of sensitive information to an unauthorized actor in Fortinet FortiAuthenticator version 6.4.0, version 6.3.2 and below, version 6.2.1 and below, version 6.1.2 and below, version 6.0.7 to 6.0.1 allows attacker to duplicate a target LDAP user 2 factors authentication token via crafted HTTP requests.
Threat Intelligence Overview
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EPSS
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Attack Technique
Information disclosure occurs when an application unintentionally exposes sensitive data that aids attackers in reconnaissance or directly compromises security.
Affected Products (CPE)NVD
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