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CVE-2021-31843

HIGH · CVSS 7.3 EPSS 0.31%

Source: NVD + CISA KEV + EPSS (historical backfill) · Published 2021-09-17 · Last synced 2026-08-04

CyberRota Analysis

This is a high severity vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.3. It affects Windows.

CVE
CVE-2021-31843
Severity
HIGH
CVSS
7.3
EPSS
0.31%
Windows

Original NVD Description

Improper privileges management vulnerability in McAfee Endpoint Security (ENS) Windows prior to 10.7.0 September 2021 Update allows local users to access files which they would otherwise not have access to via manipulating junction links to redirect McAfee folder operations to an unintended location.

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