CVE-2021-22159

Sep 3, 2024

Published Date: 2021-01-26T20:15Z

Last Modified: 2022-06-28T14:11Z

CVSS Score: 7.8 (HIGH)

EPSS Score: 0.04%

Risk Score: 5.46 (HIGH)

Risk Score based on CVSS score and EPSS. This score is for reference purposes and is not internationally recognized.

CVSS: 7.8 | EPSS: 0.04%

NVD Links:

https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-22159

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.

Mitre ATT&CK Technical v15.1

T1053.002 – At

Technical Analysis & Mitigation Measures

Reference Links

https://www.proofpoint.com/us/security/security-advisories/pfpt-sa-2021-0001
https://www.proofpoint.com/us/security/security-advisories

Vendor - Produce - Version

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