CVE-2021-44168
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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/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Exploitation Status
This vulnerability is listed in CISA’s Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. Federal agencies must remediate by .
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
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- Status
- Analyzed
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