FortiOS
CVE-2021-44168: FortiOS Arbitrary File Download
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.
Published
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Affected and fixed versions
| Product / branch | Fixed in |
|---|---|
| Fortinet FortiOS FortiOS before 7.0 | See the advisory |
Always confirm against the vendor advisory, which lists every fixed hotfix.
What it is
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.
Exploitation
CISA lists this CVE as exploited in the wild since 10 Dec 2021.
Sources
KEV status, EPSS score and vendor data refreshed automatically, last on 10 Oct 2026.