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CVE-2021-23874

HIGH · CVSS 8.2 EPSS 1.03% CISA KEV · Actively Exploited

Source: NVD + CISA KEV + EPSS (historical backfill) · Published 2021-02-10 · Last synced 2026-08-04

CyberRota Analysis

This is a high severity vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.2. It is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, indicating confirmed active exploitation in the wild.

CISA KEV Details

Status: This CVE is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

Ransomware use: Unknown

Added to KEV: 2021-11-03

Required action: Apply updates per vendor instructions.

CVE
CVE-2021-23874
Severity
HIGH
CVSS
8.2
EPSS
1.03%

Original NVD Description

Arbitrary Process Execution vulnerability in McAfee Total Protection (MTP) prior to 16.0.30 allows a local user to gain elevated privileges and execute arbitrary code bypassing MTP self-defense.

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