CyberRota Analysis
This is a high severity vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8. It affects Windows. 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: 2025-10-06
Required action: Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
CVE
CVE-2021-43226
Severity
HIGH
CVSS
7.8
EPSS
3.07%
Windows
Original NVD Description
Windows Common Log File System Driver Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Related CVEs
Other vulnerabilities affecting the same vendor(s)