CVE-2021-44049
HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.40%
Last modified
CVE-2021-44049 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. CyberArk Endpoint Privilege Manager (EPM) through 11.5.3.328 before 2021-12-20 allows a local user to gain elevated privileges via a Trojan horse Procmon64.exe in the user's Temp directory.. EPSS estimates a 0.40% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
CyberArk Endpoint Privilege Manager (EPM) through 11.5.3.328 before 2021-12-20 allows a local user to gain elevated privileges via a Trojan horse Procmon64.exe in the user's Temp directory.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Cyberark | Endpoint Privilege Manager | >= 11.5.3.328, < 11.5.4.355 |
| Cyberark | Endpoint Privilege Manager | >= 11.5.3.328, < 11.5.4.500 |
References
- https://hencohen10.medium.com/cyberark-endpoint-manager-local-privilege-escalation-cve-2021-44049-67cd5e62c3d2Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.cyberark.com/ca21-34/Permissions Required, Vendor Advisory
- https://www.cyberark.com/product-security/Vendor Advisory
- https://hencohen10.medium.com/cyberark-endpoint-manager-local-privilege-escalation-cve-2021-44049-67cd5e62c3d2Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.cyberark.com/ca21-34/Permissions Required, Vendor Advisory
- https://www.cyberark.com/product-security/Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-44049?
CyberArk Endpoint Privilege Manager (EPM) through 11.5.3.328 before 2021-12-20 allows a local user to gain elevated privileges via a Trojan horse Procmon64.exe in the user's Temp directory.
How severe is CVE-2021-44049?
CVE-2021-44049 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.40% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-44049?
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-2021-44049?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
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