CVE-2021-36184 SQL injection in Fortinet FortiWLM

High 8.8 Published Updated

Attackers can disclose device, user, and database information via crafted HTTP requests in Fortinet FortiWLM.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Any signed-in user
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2021-36184?

CVE-2021-36184 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in Fortinet FortiWLM, published on 2 Nov 2021. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A improper neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') in Fortinet FortiWLM version 8.6.1 and below allows attacker to disclosure device, users and database information via crafted HTTP requests.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-36184?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Fortinet Fortiwlm.

How do I fix CVE-2021-36184?

No fix has been published for CVE-2021-36184 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Use parameterised queries everywhere and never build SQL by joining strings. Upgrade affected software first; a web application firewall only buys time. More about SQL injection.

Is CVE-2021-36184 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-36184 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-r3xp-qcg2-fr3f.

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