CVE-2021-32460

Name: CVE-2021-32460
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-06-03T15:15:07.867+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.30%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-32460 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The Trend Micro Maximum Security 2021 (v17) consumer product is vulnerable to an improper access control vulnerability in the installer which could allow a local attacker to escalate privileges on a target machine. Please note than an attacker must already have local user privileges and access on the machine to exploit this vulnerability.. EPSS estimates a 0.30% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Trend Micro Maximum Security 2021 (v17) consumer product is vulnerable to an improper access control vulnerability in the installer which could allow a local attacker to escalate privileges on a target machine. Please note than an attacker must already have local user privileges and access on the machine to exploit this vulnerability.

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

0.30%

21.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-732

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Trendmicro	Maximum Security 2021	17.0

References

https://helpcenter.trendmicro.com/en-us/article/TMKA-10336Vendor Advisory
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-21-603/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://helpcenter.trendmicro.com/en-us/article/TMKA-10336Vendor Advisory
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-21-603/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Jun 3, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-32460?

How severe is CVE-2021-32460?

CVE-2021-32460 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.30% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-32460?

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-2021-32460?

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Source: NVD / NIST