---
cve: "CVE-2021-44171"
severity: "CRITICAL"
cvss: 9.0
epss: "1.5%"
vendor: "Fortinet"
kev: false
exploited: false
published: "2022-10-10 14:15:09"
tags: [cve, security, critical]
source: tsecurity.de CVE-Dossier
exported: "2026-09-06T21:30:41+02:00"
---

# CVE-2021-44171

> 9.0 CRITICAL

## Beschreibung

A improper neutralization of special elements used in an os command ('os command injection') in Fortinet FortiOS version 6.0.0 through 6.0.14, FortiOS version 6.2.0 through 6.2.10, FortiOS version 6.4.0 through 6.4.8, FortiOS version 7.0.0 through 7.0.3 allows attacker to execute privileged commands on a linked FortiSwitch via diagnostic CLI commands.

## CVSS-Vektor

```
CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:F/RL:X/RC:C
```

| Metrik | Wert | Bewertung |
|---|---|---|
| AV Angriffsvektor | Benachbart | warn |
| AC Komplexität | Gering | bad |
| PR Privilegien | Gering | warn |
| UI Interaktion | Keine | bad |
| S Scope | Verändert | bad |
| C Vertraulichkeit | Hoch | bad |
| I Integrität | Hoch | bad |
| A Verfügbarkeit | Hoch | bad |

## Referenzen

- <https://fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-21-242>

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_Exportiert aus dem [tsecurity.de CVE-Dossier](https://tsecurity.de/cve?cve=CVE-2021-44171) · Datenquellen: EUVD (ENISA), NVD, OSV, CISA KEV, FIRST EPSS, Exploit-DB, BSI BITS_