CVE-2021-32589
CVE-2021-32589 is a high-severity vulnerability in Fortinet Fortianalyzer with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1. 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-416.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.1)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 9% (94th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2021-19429
- Weakness: CWE-416
- Affected product: Fortinet Fortianalyzer
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
A Use After Free (CWE-416) vulnerability in FortiManager version 7.0.0, version 6.4.5 and below, version 6.2.7 and below, version 6.0.10 and below, version 5.6.10 and below, version 5.4.7 and below, version 5.2.10 and below, version 5.0.12 and below and FortiAnalyzer version 7.0.0, version 6.4.5 and below, version 6.2.7 and below, version 6.0.10 and below, version 5.6.10 and below, version 5.4.7 and below, version 5.3.11, version 5.2.10 to 5.2.4 fgfmsd daemon may allow a remote, non-authenticated attacker to execute unauthorized code as root via sending a specifically crafted request to the fgfm port of the targeted device.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2021-32589?
- A Use After Free (CWE-416) vulnerability in FortiManager version 7.0.0, version 6.4.5 and below, version 6.2.7 and below, version 6.0.10 and below, version 5.6.10 and below, version 5.4.7 and below, version 5.2.10 and below, version 5.0.12 and below and FortiAnalyzer version 7.0.0, version 6.4.5 and below, version 6.2.7 and below, version 6.0.10 and below, version 5.6.10 and below, version 5.4.7 and below, version 5.3.11, version 5.2.10 to 5.2.4 fgfmsd daemon may allow a remote, non-authenticated attacker to execute unauthorized code as root via sending a specifically crafted request to the fgfm port of the targeted device.
- How severe is CVE-2021-32589?
- CVE-2021-32589 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2021-32589 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 9% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2021-32589?
- CVE-2021-32589 primarily affects Fortinet Fortianalyzer. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2021-32589?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- Does CVE-2021-32589 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2021-32589 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2021-19429.
- When was CVE-2021-32589 published?
- CVE-2021-32589 was published on 2024-12-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (5)
- cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:fortianalyzer:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:fortianalyzer:7.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:fortimanager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:fortimanager:7.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:fortiportal:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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