CVE-2021-25657

Name: CVE-2021-25657
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-09-02T01:15:07.357+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.25%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-25657 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A privilege escalation vulnerability was discovered in Avaya IP Office Admin Lite and USB Creator that may potentially allow a local user to escalate privileges. This issue affects Admin Lite and USB Creator 11.1 Feature Pack 2 Service Pack 1 and earlier versions.. EPSS estimates a 0.25% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A privilege escalation vulnerability was discovered in Avaya IP Office Admin Lite and USB Creator that may potentially allow a local user to escalate privileges. This issue affects Admin Lite and USB Creator 11.1 Feature Pack 2 Service Pack 1 and earlier versions.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.25%

15.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-269

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Avaya	Ip Office	< 11.1
Avaya	Ip Office	11.1

References

https://github.com/mandiant/Vulnerability-Disclosures/blob/master/2022/MNDT-2022-0037/MNDT-2022-0037.mdExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://support.avaya.com/css/P8/documents/101083319Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://github.com/mandiant/Vulnerability-Disclosures/blob/master/2022/MNDT-2022-0037/MNDT-2022-0037.mdExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://support.avaya.com/css/P8/documents/101083319Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 2, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-25657?

How severe is CVE-2021-25657?

CVE-2021-25657 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.25% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-25657?

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-2021-25657?

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Source: NVD / NIST