CISA KEV · Known exploitedHigh

CVE-2021-44168

Fortinet FortiOS

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.

CVSS
7.8
EPSS
0.87%
55.4% percentile
CISA KEV
Listed
Published
2022.01.04
PRIORITY ASSESSMENT

Immediate review

CISA has listed this vulnerability in the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

Known exploitationConfirmed by CISA KEV
Exploit probability0.87%
Technical severityCVSS 7.8

Vulnerability overview

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.

Affected product and versions

Product
Fortinet FortiOS
Affected versions
FortiOS before 7.0.3, < 6.0.14, >= 6.2.0 < 6.2.10, >= 6.4.0 < 6.4.8, >= 7.0.0 < 7.0.3
Fixed versions
6.0.14, 6.2.10, 6.4.8, 7.0.3

Recommended response sequence

Confirm exposure before applying a vendor-supported change.

Full remediation guide
CISA required action

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

Due date: 2021.12.24
  1. 1
    Identify

    Confirm that Fortinet FortiOS and an affected version are present.

  2. 2
    Prioritize

    Combine exploitation signals with asset exposure and business criticality.

  3. 3
    Remediate

    Follow the vendor advisory or supported update path and preserve rollback options.

  4. 4
    Verify

    Recheck the version, service health, access paths, and relevant logs.

Technical data

CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CWE
CWE-494
KEV added
2021.12.10
Ransomware use
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