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CVE-2021-42001

CRITICALCVSS 9.9/10EPSS 0.47%

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CVE-2021-42001 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.9/10 on the CVSS scale. PingID Desktop prior to 1.7.3 has a misconfiguration in the encryption libraries which can lead to sensitive data exposure. An attacker capable of exploiting this vulnerability may be able to successfully complete an MFA challenge via OTP.. EPSS estimates a 0.47% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

PingID Desktop prior to 1.7.3 has a misconfiguration in the encryption libraries which can lead to sensitive data exposure. An attacker capable of exploiting this vulnerability may be able to successfully complete an MFA challenge via OTP.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
9.9/10

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

EPSS Probability
0.47%

37.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
PingidentityPingid Desktop< 1.7.3

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-42001?
PingID Desktop prior to 1.7.3 has a misconfiguration in the encryption libraries which can lead to sensitive data exposure. An attacker capable of exploiting this vulnerability may be able to successfully complete an MFA challenge via OTP.
How severe is CVE-2021-42001?
CVE-2021-42001 has a CVSS score of 9.9/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.47% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-42001?
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