CVE-2021-41526
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CVE-2021-41526 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A vulnerability has been reported in the windows installer (MSI) built with InstallScript custom action. This vulnerability may allow privilege escalation when invoked ‘repair’ of the MSI which has an InstallScript custom action.. EPSS estimates a 0.28% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A vulnerability has been reported in the windows installer (MSI) built with InstallScript custom action. This vulnerability may allow privilege escalation when invoked ‘repair’ of the MSI which has an InstallScript custom action.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Flexera | Revenera Installshield | < 2021 |
| Flexera | Revenera Installshield | 2021 |
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