CVE-2021-44168
Confirmed PUBLISHEDA download of code without integrity check vulnerability in the "execute restore src-vis" command of FortiOS before 7.0.3 may allow a local...
Recommended Action
Prioritize remediation. Validate affected assets and apply vendor fixes on an accelerated timeline.
At a Glance
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.
- CVE Published
- Jan 04, 2022
- Exploitation Reported
- Dec 10, 2021
- CVSS
- 3.3 Low
- EPSS
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Affected Versions
| Vendor | Product | Version | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fortinet |
Fortinet FortiOS
|
FortiOS before 7.0.3 |
Affected |
CVE References
- fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-21-201 fortiguard.com · CVE Record https://fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-21-201
Recommended Actions
- Prioritize remediation. Validate affected assets and apply vendor fixes on an accelerated timeline.
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Known Exploited Vulnerability Sources
Catalogues that list this CVE as a known exploited vulnerability.
Per-source evidence links for KEV attestations are available through the KEVIntel Pro API.
Learn about Pro API access| Source | Added |
|---|---|
| CISA First | 2021-12-10 00:00 UTC |
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Virtual Patch
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CVSS Scores
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N/E:P/RL:U/RC:C
Exploitation Status
Exploited in the wild
Recorded 2021-12-10 00:00:00 UTC · CISA
Proof of concept available
Recorded 2023-02-08 07:30:52 UTC · GitHub
Weaknesses (CWE)
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Download of Code Without Integrity Check
Potential Proof of Concepts
These PoCs are unverified and could contain malware. Use at your own risk.
github · Created 2023-02-08 07:30:52 UTC · 20 stars
A download of code without integrity check vulnerability in the "execute restore src-vis" command of FortiOS before 7.0.3.
Timeline
Key exploitation, disclosure, scanner coverage, and KEV attestation events for this CVE.
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07:30 UTC over 3 years ago07:30 UTC · over 3 years ago
Public PoC available
Public proof-of-concept code published
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12:38 UTC over 4 years ago12:38 UTC · over 4 years ago
CVE published
Vulnerability disclosed publicly
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00:00 UTC over 4 years ago00:00 UTC · over 4 years ago
Added to CISA KEV
Listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog
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00:00 UTC over 4 years ago00:00 UTC · over 4 years ago
CVE ID reserved
Identifier reserved by the CNA
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Pro API Example
GET /api/v2/pro/kevs/CVE-2021-44168
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],
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"cvss_score": 3.3,
"epss_score": null,
"exploit_status": {
"exploited_in_the_wild": true,
"active_exploitation_observed": false
},
"sensor_telemetry": { "...": "Pro API fields" },
"proof_of_concepts": [ "..." ],
"scanner_integrations": [ "..." ]
}