CVE-2021-42098

Description

An incomplete permission check on entries in Devolutions Remote Desktop Manager before 2021.2.16 allows attackers to bypass permissions via batch custom PowerShell.

Category

8.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.27%
Vendor Advisory devolutions.net Vendor Advisory devolutions.net
Affected: Devolutions Remote Desktop Manager
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://devolutions.net vendor advisory
https://devolutions.net/security/advisories/DEVO-2021-0006 vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-42098?
CVE-2021-42098 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-42098?
To fix CVE-2021-42098, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2021-42098 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2021-42098 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2021-42098?
CVE-2021-42098 affects Devolutions Remote Desktop Manager.
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