A missing encryption of sensitive data in Fortinet FortiClientEMS version 7.0.1 and…
Priority LOW 30CWE-311Published · Updated
Key facts
- Attack vector
- Network
- Privileges required
- High
- User interaction
- None
- Attack complexity
- Low
- Impact type
- Information disclosure
- Confidentiality · integrity · availability
- High · None · None
- Fix status
- No fix listed
Attack profile from CVSS 3.1 · CNA. Fix status from CNA. Impact type from CWE-311.
Summary
A missing encryption of sensitive data in Fortinet FortiClientEMS version 7.0.1 and below, version 6.4.4 and below allows attacker to information disclosure via inspecting browser decrypted data
Why it matters now
Exploitation None reported CISA SSVC · not in CISA KEV
EPSS 0.00405 35th percentileScored 2026-11-07
Fix No fix listed No fixed version in the sources yet
SSVC decision points
CISA ADP · SSVC 2.0.3
- Exploitation
- None
- Automatable
- No
- Technical impact
- Partial
The decision (Track, Attend, Act) also depends on your mission and well-being impact; see CISA's SSVC guide.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fixed in | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fortinet | Fortinet FortiClientEMS | FortiClientEMS 7.0.1, 7.0.0, 6.4.4, 6.4.3, 6.4.2, 6.4.1, 6.4.0 | — | No fix listed | CNA |
- Fortinet FortiClientEMS VendorFortinet Affected FortiClientEMS 7.0.1, 7.0.0, 6.4.4, 6.4.3, 6.4.2, 6.4.1, 6.4.0 Fixed in — No fix listed CNA
CPE configurations NVD · 4
| CPE | Versions | Role | Vendor |
|---|---|---|---|
| cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:forticlient_enterprise_management_server:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 6.4.0 – 6.4.4 | Vulnerable | Fortinet |
| cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:forticlient_enterprise_management_server:6.4.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 6.4.6 | Vulnerable | Fortinet |
| cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:forticlient_enterprise_management_server:7.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 7.0.0 | Vulnerable | Fortinet |
| cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:forticlient_enterprise_management_server:7.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 7.0.1 | Vulnerable | Fortinet |
- cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:forticlient_enterprise_management_server:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 6.4.0 – 6.4.4 Vulnerable ·Fortinet
- cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:forticlient_enterprise_management_server:6.4.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 6.4.6 Vulnerable ·Fortinet
- cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:forticlient_enterprise_management_server:7.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 7.0.0 Vulnerable ·Fortinet
- cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:forticlient_enterprise_management_server:7.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 7.0.1 Vulnerable ·Fortinet
Remediation
No fixed version listed by the sources yet.
Timeline
- 2026-10-02 Threatist record created from CVE-2021-36189
- 2026-10-03 Alias added: GHSA-v99f-7jp8-w888
References
More Fortinet Forticlient Enterprise Management Server vulnerabilities
- TI-2023-26617 SQL injection in Fortinet FortiClientEMS KEVCVSS 3.1CRITICAL 9.8
- TI-2024-22101 Command injection in Fortinet FortiClientEMS CVSS 3.1HIGH 7.3
- TI-2021-17894 Authentication bypass by capture-replay in Fortinet FortiClientEMS CVSS 3.1CRITICAL 9.1
- TI-2023-24385 Improper privilege management in Fortinet FortiClientEMS CVSS 3.1HIGH 7.9
- TI-2021-12263 Uncontrolled search path in Fortinet FortiClientWindows, FortiClientEMS CVSS 3.1HIGH 7.8
- TI-2020-12553 Cross-site scripting in Fortinet FortiClientEMS CVSS 3.1MEDIUM 5.4
Sources
- CVE-2021-36189 · CVE Program
- CVE-2021-36189 · NVD
- FIRST EPSS
- GHSA-v99f-7jp8-w888 · GitHub Advisory Database · CC BY 4.0
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