How severe is CVE-2021-32584?

CVE-2021-32584 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2021-32584 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (48th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-32584?

CVE-2021-32584 primarily affects Fortinet Fortiwlc. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-32584?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

Does CVE-2021-32584 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2021-32584 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2021-19424.

When was CVE-2021-32584 published?

CVE-2021-32584 was published on 2025-03-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-32584

CVE-2021-32584 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Fortinet Fortiwlc with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3. 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-284.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (48th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2021-19424
Weakness: CWE-284
Affected product: Fortinet Fortiwlc
Published: 2025-03-17
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An improper access control (CWE-284) vulnerability in FortiWLC version 8.6.0, version 8.5.3 and below, version 8.4.8 and below, version 8.3.3 and below, version 8.2.7 to 8.2.4, version 8.1.3 may allow an unauthenticated and remote attacker to access certain areas of the web management CGI functionality by just specifying the correct URL. The vulnerability applies only to limited CGI resources and might allow the unauthorized party to access configuration details.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-32584?: An improper access control (CWE-284) vulnerability in FortiWLC version 8.6.0, version 8.5.3 and below, version 8.4.8 and below, version 8.3.3 and below, version 8.2.7 to 8.2.4, version 8.1.3 may allow an unauthenticated and remote attacker to access certain areas of the web management CGI functionality by just specifying the correct URL. The vulnerability applies only to limited CGI resources and might allow the unauthorized party to access configuration details.
How severe is CVE-2021-32584?: CVE-2021-32584 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2021-32584 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (48th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-32584?: CVE-2021-32584 primarily affects Fortinet Fortiwlc. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-32584?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2021-32584 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2021-32584 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2021-19424.
When was CVE-2021-32584 published?: CVE-2021-32584 was published on 2025-03-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://fortiguard.fortinet.com/psirt/FG-IR-20-138

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:fortiwlc:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:fortiwlc:8.6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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