CVE-2021-30360

Name: CVE-2021-30360
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-01-10T14:10:17.19+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.57%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-30360 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Users have access to the directory where the installation repair occurs. Since the MS Installer allows regular users to run the repair, an attacker can initiate the installation repair and place a specially crafted EXE in the repair folder which runs with the Check Point Remote Access Client privileges.. EPSS estimates a 0.57% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Users have access to the directory where the installation repair occurs. Since the MS Installer allows regular users to run the repair, an attacker can initiate the installation repair and place a specially crafted EXE in the repair folder which runs with the Check Point Remote Access Client privileges.

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

0.57%

42.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Checkpoint	Endpoint Security	< e86.20

References

https://github.com/mandiant/Vulnerability-Disclosures/blob/master/2022/MNDT-2022-0001/MNDT-2022-0001.mdExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://supportcontent.checkpoint.com/solutions?id=sk176853Product, Vendor Advisory
https://github.com/mandiant/Vulnerability-Disclosures/blob/master/2022/MNDT-2022-0001/MNDT-2022-0001.mdExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://supportcontent.checkpoint.com/solutions?id=sk176853Product, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 10, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-30360?

How severe is CVE-2021-30360?

CVE-2021-30360 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.57% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-30360?

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-2021-30360?

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Source: NVD / NIST