CVE-2021-23874
CVSS v3
7.8
HIGH
EPSS Score
0.9 %
exploit probability
CISA KEV
Yes
known exploited
Exploitation
—
SSVC status
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.
CISA Known Exploited Vulnerability
- Date Added
- 2021-11-03
- Patch Due Date
- 2021-11-17
- Ransomware Use
- Unknown
Technical details
- Published
- 2021-02-10
Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2021-23874?
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.
Is CVE-2021-23874 actively exploited?
Yes. CVE-2021-23874 is on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, meaning it has been confirmed as actively exploited in the wild. CISA requires federal agencies to patch by 2021-11-17.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2021-23874?
CVE-2021-23874 has a CVSS v3 base score of 7.8 (HIGH severity).
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