MEDIUM CISA KEV

CVE-2019-5591

CVSS v3

6.5

MEDIUM

EPSS Score

51.6%

exploit probability

CISA KEV

Yes

known exploited

Exploitation

SSVC status

Description

A Default Configuration vulnerability in FortiOS may allow an unauthenticated attacker on the same subnet to intercept sensitive information by impersonating the LDAP server.

CISA Known Exploited Vulnerability

Date Added
11/3/2021
Patch Due Date
5/3/2022
Ransomware Use
Unknown

Technical details

Published
8/14/2020

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-5591?

A Default Configuration vulnerability in FortiOS may allow an unauthenticated attacker on the same subnet to intercept sensitive information by impersonating the LDAP server.

Is CVE-2019-5591 actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2019-5591 is on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, meaning it has been confirmed as actively exploited in the wild. CISA requires federal agencies to patch by 5/3/2022.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2019-5591?

CVE-2019-5591 has a CVSS v3 base score of 6.5 (MEDIUM severity).

Is CVE-2019-5591 affecting your environment?

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