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CVE-2021-1685

HIGHCVSS 7.3/10EPSS 0.93%

Last modified

CVE-2021-1685 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.3/10 on the CVSS scale. Windows AppX Deployment Extensions Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability. EPSS estimates a 0.93% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Windows AppX Deployment Extensions Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
7.3/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability
0.93%

56.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
MicrosoftWindows 10All versions
MicrosoftWindows 1020h2
MicrosoftWindows 101607
MicrosoftWindows 101803
MicrosoftWindows 101809
MicrosoftWindows 101909
MicrosoftWindows 102004
MicrosoftWindows Server 2016All versions
MicrosoftWindows Server 201620h2
MicrosoftWindows Server 20161909
MicrosoftWindows Server 20162004
MicrosoftWindows Server 2019All versions

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-1685?
Windows AppX Deployment Extensions Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
How severe is CVE-2021-1685?
CVE-2021-1685 has a CVSS score of 7.3/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.93% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-1685?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2021-1685?

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Source: NVD / NIST