CVE-2021-26434
HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.83%
Last modified
CVE-2021-26434 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Visual Studio Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability. EPSS estimates a 0.83% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Visual Studio Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Visual Studio 2017 | >= 15.0, <= 15.9 |
| Microsoft | Visual Studio 2019 | >= 16.0, <= 16.11 |
References
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2021-26434Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-21-1077/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-26434?
Visual Studio Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
How severe is CVE-2021-26434?
CVE-2021-26434 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.83% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-26434?
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.
How Strix Helps
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