CVE-2021-25270

Name: CVE-2021-25270
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-10-08T00:15:07.487+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.7/10EPSS 0.26%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-25270 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.7/10 on the CVSS scale. A local attacker could execute arbitrary code with administrator privileges in HitmanPro.Alert before version Build 901.. EPSS estimates a 0.26% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A local attacker could execute arbitrary code with administrator privileges in HitmanPro.Alert before version Build 901.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.7/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.26%

16.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Sophos	Hitmanpro.Alert	< 901

References

https://www.sophos.com/en-us/security-advisories/sophos-sa-20211007-hmpa-lpeVendor Advisory
https://www.sophos.com/en-us/security-advisories/sophos-sa-20211007-hmpa-lpeVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Oct 8, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-25270?

A local attacker could execute arbitrary code with administrator privileges in HitmanPro.Alert before version Build 901.

How severe is CVE-2021-25270?

CVE-2021-25270 has a CVSS score of 6.7/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.26% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-25270?

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-2021-25270?

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Source: NVD / NIST