How severe is CVE-2021-26114?

CVE-2021-26114 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2021-26114 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (73rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-26114?

CVE-2021-26114 affects Fortinet Fortiwan. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-26114?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2021-26114 published?

CVE-2021-26114 was published on 2022-04-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-26114

CVE-2021-26114 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Fortinet Fortiwan with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-89.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
CVSS v2: 7.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (73rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-89
Affected product: Fortinet Fortiwan
Published: 2022-04-06
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Multiple improper neutralization of special elements used in an SQL command vulnerabilities in FortiWAN before 4.5.9 may allow an unauthenticated attacker to execute unauthorized code or commands via specifically crafted HTTP requests.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-26114?: Multiple improper neutralization of special elements used in an SQL command vulnerabilities in FortiWAN before 4.5.9 may allow an unauthenticated attacker to execute unauthorized code or commands via specifically crafted HTTP requests.
How severe is CVE-2021-26114?: CVE-2021-26114 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2021-26114 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (73rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-26114?: CVE-2021-26114 affects Fortinet Fortiwan. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-26114?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2021-26114 published?: CVE-2021-26114 was published on 2022-04-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-21-062

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:fortiwan:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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