CVE-2021-44168

Name: CVE-2021-44168
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-01-04T13:15:07.957+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10Actively ExploitedEPSS 0.87%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-44168 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. 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.. CISA has confirmed active exploitation in the wild. EPSS estimates a 0.87% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

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.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.87%

54.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Exploitation Status

This vulnerability is listed in CISA’s Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. Federal agencies must remediate by Dec 24, 2021.

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Fortinet	Fortios	< 6.0.14
Fortinet	Fortios	>= 6.2.0, < 6.2.10
Fortinet	Fortios	>= 6.4.0, < 6.4.8
Fortinet	Fortios	>= 7.0.0, < 7.0.3

References

https://fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-21-201Vendor Advisory
https://fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-21-201Vendor Advisory
https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2021-44168US Government Resource

Timeline

Published: Jan 4, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-44168?

How severe is CVE-2021-44168?

CVE-2021-44168 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.87% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. This vulnerability is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

How do I fix CVE-2021-44168?

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