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
- 2021-11-03
- Patch Due Date
- 2022-05-03
- Ransomware Use
- Unknown
Technical details
- Published
- 2020-08-14
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 2022-05-03.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2019-5591?
CVE-2019-5591 has a CVSS v3 base score of 6.5 (MEDIUM severity).
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