How severe is CVE-2021-44172?

CVE-2021-44172 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2021-44172 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (49th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-44172?

CVE-2021-44172 affects Fortinet Forticlient Endpoint Management Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-44172?

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

When was CVE-2021-44172 published?

CVE-2021-44172 was published on 2023-09-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-44172

CVE-2021-44172 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Fortinet Forticlient Endpoint Management Server with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3. 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-200.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (49th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-200
Affected product: Fortinet Forticlient Endpoint Management Server
Published: 2023-09-13
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An exposure of sensitive information to an unauthorized actor vulnerability [CWE-200] in FortiClientEMS versions 7.0.0 through 7.0.4, 7.0.6 through 7.0.7, in all 6.4 and 6.2 version management interface may allow an unauthenticated attacker to gain information on environment variables such as the EMS installation path.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-44172?: An exposure of sensitive information to an unauthorized actor vulnerability [CWE-200] in FortiClientEMS versions 7.0.0 through 7.0.4, 7.0.6 through 7.0.7, in all 6.4 and 6.2 version management interface may allow an unauthenticated attacker to gain information on environment variables such as the EMS installation path.
How severe is CVE-2021-44172?: CVE-2021-44172 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2021-44172 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (49th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-44172?: CVE-2021-44172 affects Fortinet Forticlient Endpoint Management Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-44172?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2021-44172 published?: CVE-2021-44172 was published on 2023-09-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-21-244

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:forticlient_endpoint_management_server:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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