How severe is CVE-2021-42760?

CVE-2021-42760 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2021-42760 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (58th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-42760?

CVE-2021-42760 affects Fortinet Fortiwlm. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-42760?

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.

When was CVE-2021-42760 published?

CVE-2021-42760 was published on 2021-12-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-42760

CVE-2021-42760 is a high-severity vulnerability in Fortinet Fortiwlm with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 7.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (58th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-89
Affected product: Fortinet Fortiwlm
Published: 2021-12-08
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A improper neutralization of special elements used in an sql command ('sql injection') in Fortinet FortiWLM version 8.6.1 and below allows attacker to disclose sensitive information from DB tables via crafted requests.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-42760?: A improper neutralization of special elements used in an sql command ('sql injection') in Fortinet FortiWLM version 8.6.1 and below allows attacker to disclose sensitive information from DB tables via crafted requests.
How severe is CVE-2021-42760?: CVE-2021-42760 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2021-42760 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (58th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-42760?: CVE-2021-42760 affects Fortinet Fortiwlm. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-42760?: 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.
When was CVE-2021-42760 published?: CVE-2021-42760 was published on 2021-12-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://fortiguard.com/advisory/FG-IR-21-129

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:fortiwlm:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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