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CVE-2021-22159

HIGH · CVSS 7.8 EPSS 0.33%

Source: NVD + CISA KEV + EPSS (historical backfill) · Published 2021-01-26 · Last synced 2026-08-04

CyberRota Analysis

This is a high severity vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8. It affects Windows, Linux.

CVE
CVE-2021-22159
Severity
HIGH
CVSS
7.8
EPSS
0.33%
Windows Linux

Original NVD Description

Insider Threat Management Windows Agent Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability The Proofpoint Insider Threat Management (formerly ObserveIT) Agent for Windows before 7.4.3, 7.5.4, 7.6.5, 7.7.5, 7.8.4, 7.9.3, 7.10.2, and 7.11.0.25 as well as versions 7.3 and earlier is missing authentication for a critical function, which allows a local authenticated Windows user to run arbitrary commands with the privileges of the Windows SYSTEM user. Agents for MacOS, Linux, and ITM Cloud are not affected.

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