CVE-2021-31797

Name: CVE-2021-31797
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-09-02T00:15:07.29+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.1/10EPSS 0.34%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-31797 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.1/10 on the CVSS scale. The user identification mechanism used by CyberArk Credential Provider prior to 12.1 is susceptible to a local host race condition, leading to password disclosure.. EPSS estimates a 0.34% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The user identification mechanism used by CyberArk Credential Provider prior to 12.1 is susceptible to a local host race condition, leading to password disclosure.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.1/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.34%

26.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Cyberark	Credential Provider	< 12.1

References

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/164033/CyberArk-Credential-Provider-Race-Condition-Authorization-Bypass.htmlThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2021/Sep/2Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://korelogic.com/Resources/Advisories/KL-001-2021-009.txtMailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://www.cyberark.com/resources/blogProduct
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/164033/CyberArk-Credential-Provider-Race-Condition-Authorization-Bypass.htmlThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2021/Sep/2Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://korelogic.com/Resources/Advisories/KL-001-2021-009.txtMailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://www.cyberark.com/resources/blogProduct

Timeline

Published: Sep 2, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-31797?

The user identification mechanism used by CyberArk Credential Provider prior to 12.1 is susceptible to a local host race condition, leading to password disclosure.

How severe is CVE-2021-31797?

CVE-2021-31797 has a CVSS score of 5.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.34% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-31797?

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-2021-31797?

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Source: NVD / NIST