CVE-2021-41017

HighCVSS 8.8/10Last modified Jun 17, 2026

Description

Multiple heap-based buffer overflow vulnerabilities in some web API controllers of FortiWeb 6.4.1, 6.4.0, and 6.3.0 through 6.3.15 may allow a remote authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code or commands via specifically crafted HTTP requests.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1 8.8/10CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Weakness enumeration

CWE-787

Affected software

VendorProductVersions
FortinetFortinet FortiWebFortiWeb 6.4.1, 6.4.0, 6.3.0 through 6.3.15

References

Timeline

Published
Dec 8, 2021
Last modified
Jun 17, 2026
NVD status
Modified

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