HIGH CISA KEV

CVE-2021-44168

CVSS v3

7.8

HIGH

EPSS Score

1.4%

exploit probability

CISA KEV

Yes

known exploited

Exploitation

—

SSVC status

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.

CISA Known Exploited Vulnerability

Date Added
12/10/2021
Patch Due Date
12/24/2021
Ransomware Use
Unknown

Technical details

Published
1/4/2022

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-44168?

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.

Is CVE-2021-44168 actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2021-44168 is on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, meaning it has been confirmed as actively exploited in the wild. CISA requires federal agencies to patch by 12/24/2021.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2021-44168?

CVE-2021-44168 has a CVSS v3 base score of 7.8 (HIGH severity).

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