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CVE-2021-36192: An exposure of sensitive information to an unauthorized actor [CWE-200] vulnerability in FortiManager 7.0.1...

An exposure of sensitive information to an unauthorized actor [CWE-200] vulnerability in FortiManager 7.0.1 and below, 6.4.6 and below, 6.2.x, 6.0.x, 5.6.0 may allow a FortiGate user to see scripts from other ADOMS.

MediumCVSS 5.2Not KEV-listedUpdated
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Security readout for executives and security teams

Plain-English summary

This FortiManager issue can let a FortiGate user view scripts belonging to other ADOMs. For businesses, the risk is cross-administrative-domain information exposure, not full system takeover. Scripts may contain operational logic or sensitive configuration details, so shared or delegated FortiManager environments should treat this as meaningful access-control risk.

Executive priority

Prioritize remediation for FortiManager environments with multiple ADOMs, delegated administration, or scripts containing sensitive operational data. This is a moderate confidentiality issue, but business impact rises if ADOMs separate customers, teams, or regulated environments.

Technical view

CVE-2021-36192 is a CWE-200 sensitive information exposure in FortiManager 7.0.1 and below, 6.4.6 and below, 6.2.x, 6.0.x, and 5.6.0. The reported condition allows a FortiGate user to see scripts from other ADOMs. CVSS 3.1 is 5.2, requiring local access and low privileges, with confidentiality and integrity impact.

Likely exposure

Exposure is most relevant where FortiManager is used with ADOM separation and FortiGate users have delegated or limited access. Internet exposure is not indicated by the CVSS vector, which lists local attack vector and low privileges.

Exploitation context

The source bundle does not cite active exploitation, and CISA KEV status is false. The CVSS vector lists exploit code maturity as functional, but no weaponization details are provided in the supplied sources.

Researcher notes

Evidence is limited to the CVE description, CVSS vector, affected FortiManager ranges, KEV status, and Fortinet advisory reference. The supplied bundle does not name fixed versions or detailed exploit conditions. Avoid assuming network reachability or unauthenticated exploitation.

Mitigation direction

  • Check Fortinet FG-IR-21-103 for fixed releases and vendor remediation guidance.
  • Inventory FortiManager versions against the affected version ranges.
  • Restrict FortiManager access to trusted administrative networks.
  • Review FortiGate user roles and remove unnecessary access.
  • Treat scripts as sensitive and rotate embedded secrets if exposure is suspected.

Validation and detection

  • Confirm whether FortiManager runs 7.0.1 or below, 6.4.6 or below, 6.2.x, 6.0.x, or 5.6.0.
  • Identify deployments using ADOMs and delegated FortiGate users.
  • Review whether FortiGate users can view scripts outside assigned ADOMs.
  • Check audit logs for unusual script access by limited users.
  • Verify remediation status against Fortinet advisory guidance.
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Confidence
high
Sources
3

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record
Severity
Medium
CVSS
5.2 (3.1)
Known Exploited
No
Published

Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N/E:F/RL:U/RC:C

Official CVE source material

CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5

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1CVSS vectors
0Timeline events
0ADP providers
2Source links

CVSS vector scores

1 official score

We collect every scored CVSS vector available in the official CNA and ADP containers. When more than one version is present, the table keeps the source vectors side by side instead of collapsing them into the highest score.

ScoreVersionSeverityVectorExploitImpactSource
5.2CVSS 3.1MediumCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N/E:F/RL:U/RC:C22.7Primary CVE score

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 3.1 score

5.2Medium
CVSS 3.1 vector shape for CVE-2021-36192Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N/E:F/RL:U/RC:C

Attack Vector
NetworkAdjacentLocalPhysical
Attack Complexity
LowHigh
Privileges Required
NoneLowHigh
User Interaction
NoneRequired
Scope
ChangedUnchanged
Confidentiality Impact
HighLowNone
Integrity Impact
HighLowNone
Availability Impact
HighLowNone

Source materials

Affected products

Products and packages named in the record

VendorProductVersion / packageStatus
FortinetFortinet FortiManagerFortiManager 7.0.1 and below, 6.4.6 and below, 6.2.x, 6.0.x, 5.6.0Listed
Weakness

CWE details

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