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CVE-2021-44168

CISA KEV

Published December 10, 2021 · Updated April 3, 2026

high
Official Description+

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

Affected Products

VendorProduct
FortinetFortiOS

Patch Status

Patch by 2021-12-24

Recommended Actions

  1. Check if your systems use any of the affected products listed above.
  2. Apply vendor patches immediately if available.
  3. This vulnerability is in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog — prioritize remediation.
  4. Monitor vendor advisories for updates and additional mitigations.
  5. Review logs for indicators of compromise related to CVE-2021-44168.