CVE-2021-28647

Name: CVE-2021-28647
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-04-13T13:15:13.647+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.47%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-28647 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Trend Micro Password Manager version 5 (Consumer) is vulnerable to a DLL Hijacking vulnerability which could allow an attacker to inject a malicious DLL file during the installation progress and could execute a malicious program each time a user installs a program.. EPSS estimates a 0.47% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Trend Micro Password Manager version 5 (Consumer) is vulnerable to a DLL Hijacking vulnerability which could allow an attacker to inject a malicious DLL file during the installation progress and could execute a malicious program each time a user installs a program.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.47%

37.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-427

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Trendmicro	Password Manager	>= 5.0, < 5.0.0.1217

References

https://helpcenter.trendmicro.com/en-us/article/TMKA-10282Vendor Advisory
https://helpcenter.trendmicro.com/en-us/article/TMKA-10282Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Apr 13, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-28647?

How severe is CVE-2021-28647?

CVE-2021-28647 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.47% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-28647?

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.

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Source: NVD / NIST