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CVE-2021-41028

HIGH · CVSS 8.2 EPSS 0.21%

Source: NVD + CISA KEV + EPSS (historical backfill) · Published 2021-12-16 · Last synced 2026-08-04

CyberRota Analysis

This is a high severity vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.2. It affects Windows, Linux.

CVE
CVE-2021-41028
Severity
HIGH
CVSS
8.2
EPSS
0.21%
Windows Linux

Original NVD Description

A combination of a use of hard-coded cryptographic key vulnerability [CWE-321] in FortiClientEMS 7.0.1 and below, 6.4.6 and below and an improper certificate validation vulnerability [CWE-297] in FortiClientWindows, FortiClientLinux and FortiClientMac 7.0.1 and below, 6.4.6 and below may allow an unauthenticated and network adjacent attacker to perform a man-in-the-middle attack between the EMS and the FCT via the telemetry protocol.

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