CVE-2021-36938

Name: CVE-2021-36938
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-08-12T18:15:09.89+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.76%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-36938 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Windows Cryptographic Primitives Library Information Disclosure Vulnerability. EPSS estimates a 0.76% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Windows Cryptographic Primitives Library Information Disclosure Vulnerability

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.76%

50.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microsoft	Windows 10	All versions
Microsoft	Windows 10	1607
Microsoft	Windows 10	1809
Microsoft	Windows Server 2016	All versions
Microsoft	Windows Server 2019	All versions

References

https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2021-36938Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2021-36938Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 12, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-36938?

Windows Cryptographic Primitives Library Information Disclosure Vulnerability

How severe is CVE-2021-36938?

CVE-2021-36938 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.76% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-36938?

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-2021-36938?

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Source: NVD / NIST