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CVE-2021-44168

A download of code without integrity check vulnerability in the "execute restore src-vis" command of FortiOS before 7.0.3 may allow a local authenticated attacker to download arbitrary files on the device via specially crafted update packages.

Actively exploited: CISA added it to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog on 10 Dec 2021.

Severity
High 7.8
Published
4 Jan 2022
Last changed
17 Jun 2026
Added to UpHeron
1 Nov 2026
Fixed in
6.0.14, 6.2.10, 6.4.8, 7.0.3
Sources
NVD

Affected software

SoftwareAffected versions
Fortinet FortiOSServers and applications · cpe:o:fortinet:fortios
  • Every version before 6.0.14
  • From 6.2.0 before 6.2.10
  • From 6.4.0 before 6.4.8
  • From 7.0.0 before 7.0.3

Known exploited

CISA name
Fortinet FortiOS Arbitrary File Download
Required action
Apply updates per vendor instructions.
Due for US agencies
24 Dec 2021
Used in ransomware
Not known

References

  • NVD https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-44168
  • CVE.org https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2021-44168