CVE-2021-44168—Fortinet FortiOS Arbitrary File Download

PUBLISHEDvulnerability record
2021-12-10 · last modified June 21, 2025

Metadata

CVE ID:
CVE-2021-44168
Project:
Fortinet
Product:
FortiOS
Date Added:
2021-12-10
Due Date:
2021-12-24
Last Updated:
June 21, 2025

Vulnerability Name

Fortinet FortiOS Arbitrary File Download

Description

Fortinet FortiOS "execute restore src-vis" downloads code without integrity checking, allowing an attacker to arbitrarily download files.

Known To Be Used in Ransomware Campaigns?

Ransomware Status:
Unknown

Action

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

Additional Notes

  • https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-44168

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