Overview
Fortinet FortiOS "execute restore src-vis" downloads code without integrity checking, allowing an attacker to arbitrarily download files.
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-44168
Key Details
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| CVE ID | CVE-2021-44168 |
| Vendor / Product | Fortinet — FortiOS |
| NVD Published | 2022-01-04 |
| NVD Last Modified | 2025-10-24 |
| CVSS 3.1 Score | 3.3 |
| CVSS 3.1 Vector | CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N |
| Severity | LOW |
| CWE | CWE-494 |
| CISA KEV Added | 2021-12-10 |
| CISA KEV Deadline | 2021-12-24 |
| Known Ransomware Use | No |
CVSS 3.1 Breakdown
Attack Vector
Local
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
Low
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
None
Integrity
Low
Availability
None
Required Action
CISA BOD 22-01 Deadline: 2021-12-24.
Apply updates per vendor instructions.
Timeline
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 2021-12-10 | Added to CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog |
| 2021-12-24 | CISA BOD 22-01 remediation deadline |
References
| Resource | Type |
|---|---|
| NVD — CVE-2021-44168 | Vulnerability Database |
| CISA KEV Catalog Entry | US Government |