CVE-2021-44167

Name: CVE-2021-44167
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-05-11T15:15:08.657+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 0.49%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-44167 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. An incorrect permission assignment for critical resource vulnerability [CWE-732] in FortiClient for Linux version 6.0.8 and below, 6.2.9 and below, 6.4.7 and below, 7.0.2 and below may allow an unauthenticated attacker to access sensitive information in log files and directories via symbolic links.. EPSS estimates a 0.49% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An incorrect permission assignment for critical resource vulnerability [CWE-732] in FortiClient for Linux version 6.0.8 and below, 6.2.9 and below, 6.4.7 and below, 7.0.2 and below may allow an unauthenticated attacker to access sensitive information in log files and directories via symbolic links.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

EPSS Probability

0.49%

38.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-732

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Fortinet	Forticlient	>= 6.0.0, <= 6.0.8
Fortinet	Forticlient	>= 6.2.0, <= 6.2.9
Fortinet	Forticlient	>= 6.4.0, <= 6.4.7
Fortinet	Forticlient	>= 7.0.0, <= 7.0.2

References

https://fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-21-232Vendor Advisory
https://fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-21-232Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: May 11, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-44167?

How severe is CVE-2021-44167?

CVE-2021-44167 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.49% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-44167?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST