CVE-2021-40388

Name: CVE-2021-40388
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-01-28T20:15:11.357+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 0.36%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-40388 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A privilege escalation vulnerability exists in Advantech SQ Manager Server 1.0.6. A specially-crafted file can be replaced in the system to escalate privileges to NT SYSTEM authority. EPSS estimates a 0.36% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A privilege escalation vulnerability exists in Advantech SQ Manager Server 1.0.6. A specially-crafted file can be replaced in the system to escalate privileges to NT SYSTEM authority. An attacker can provide a malicious file to trigger this vulnerability.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.36%

28.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Advantech	Sq Manager	1.0.6

References

https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2021-1399Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2021-1399Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 28, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-40388?

How severe is CVE-2021-40388?

CVE-2021-40388 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.36% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-40388?

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.

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Source: NVD / NIST