HIGH CISA KEV

CVE-2021-36742

CVSS v3

7.8

HIGH

EPSS Score

1.9%

exploit probability

CISA KEV

Yes

known exploited

Exploitation

SSVC status

Description

A improper input validation vulnerability in Trend Micro Apex One, Apex One as a Service, OfficeScan XG and Worry-Free Business Security 10.0 SP1 allows a local attacker to escalate privileges on affected installations. Please note: an attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability.

CISA Known Exploited Vulnerability

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

Technical details

Published
7/29/2021

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-36742?

A improper input validation vulnerability in Trend Micro Apex One, Apex One as a Service, OfficeScan XG and Worry-Free Business Security 10.0 SP1 allows a local attacker to escalate privileges on affected installations. Please note: an attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability.

Is CVE-2021-36742 actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2021-36742 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-2021-36742?

CVE-2021-36742 has a CVSS v3 base score of 7.8 (HIGH severity).

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