CVE-2021-44168
CISA KEVPublished 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
| Vendor | Product |
|---|---|
| Fortinet | FortiOS |
Patch Status
Patch by 2021-12-24
Recommended Actions
- Check if your systems use any of the affected products listed above.
- Apply vendor patches immediately if available.
- This vulnerability is in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog — prioritize remediation.
- Monitor vendor advisories for updates and additional mitigations.
- Review logs for indicators of compromise related to CVE-2021-44168.