CVE-2021-36945

Name: CVE-2021-36945
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-08-12T18:15:10.073+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.3/10EPSS 1.73%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-36945 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.3/10 on the CVSS scale. Windows 10 Update Assistant Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability. EPSS estimates a 1.73% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Windows 10 Update Assistant Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.3/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.73%

74.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-269

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microsoft	Windows 10 Update Assistant	All versions

References

https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2021-36945Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2021-36945Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-36945?

Windows 10 Update Assistant Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

How severe is CVE-2021-36945?

CVE-2021-36945 has a CVSS score of 7.3/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.73% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-36945?

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-2021-36945?

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Source: NVD / NIST