HIGH CISA KEV

CVE-2021-23874

CVSS v3

7.8

HIGH

EPSS Score

0.9%

exploit probability

CISA KEV

Yes

known exploited

Exploitation

SSVC status

Description

Arbitrary Process Execution vulnerability in McAfee Total Protection (MTP) prior to 16.0.30 allows a local user to gain elevated privileges and execute arbitrary code bypassing MTP self-defense.

CISA Known Exploited Vulnerability

Date Added
11/3/2021
Patch Due Date
11/17/2021
Ransomware Use
Unknown

Technical details

Published
2/10/2021

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-23874?

Arbitrary Process Execution vulnerability in McAfee Total Protection (MTP) prior to 16.0.30 allows a local user to gain elevated privileges and execute arbitrary code bypassing MTP self-defense.

Is CVE-2021-23874 actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2021-23874 is on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, meaning it has been confirmed as actively exploited in the wild. CISA requires federal agencies to patch by 11/17/2021.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2021-23874?

CVE-2021-23874 has a CVSS v3 base score of 7.8 (HIGH severity).

Is CVE-2021-23874 affecting your environment?

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