How severe is CVE-2021-32596?

CVE-2021-32596 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.0, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2021-32596 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (34th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-32596?

CVE-2021-32596 affects Fortinet Fortiportal. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-32596?

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

When was CVE-2021-32596 published?

CVE-2021-32596 was published on 2021-08-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-32596

CVE-2021-32596 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Fortinet Fortiportal with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.0. 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-916.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.0)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (34th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-916
Affected product: Fortinet Fortiportal
Published: 2021-08-04
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A use of one-way hash with a predictable salt vulnerability in the password storing mechanism of FortiPortal 6.0.0 through 6.04 may allow an attacker already in possession of the password store to decrypt the passwords by means of precomputed tables.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-32596?: A use of one-way hash with a predictable salt vulnerability in the password storing mechanism of FortiPortal 6.0.0 through 6.04 may allow an attacker already in possession of the password store to decrypt the passwords by means of precomputed tables.
How severe is CVE-2021-32596?: CVE-2021-32596 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.0, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2021-32596 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (34th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-32596?: CVE-2021-32596 affects Fortinet Fortiportal. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-32596?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2021-32596 published?: CVE-2021-32596 was published on 2021-08-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://fortiguard.com/advisory/FG-IR-21-094

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:fortiportal:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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