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CVE-2021-22126

A use of hard-coded password vulnerability in FortiWLC version 8.5.2 and below, ...

Medium CVSS 6.7

Overview

A use of hard-coded password vulnerability in FortiWLC version 8.5.2 and below, version 8.4.8 and below, version 8.3.3 to 8.3.2, version 8.2.7 to 8.2.6 may allow a local, authenticated attacker to connect to the managed Access Point (Meru AP and FortiAP-U) as root using the default hard-coded username and password.

CWE: CWE-284 Published: 2025-03-17T14:15:17.067
Risk analysis

This vulnerability is rated 🟡 MEDIUM.

  • CVSS: 6.7 (MEDIUM)
  • Detected tags: hardcoded (tag impact: LOW)

Recommended actions:

  • Prioritize remediation based on business criticality and exposure.
  • Limit exposure and increase monitoring until fixed.

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