CVE-2021-44049: High severity cyberark endpoint privilege manager vulnerability
CyberArk Endpoint Privilege Manager (EPM) through 11.5.3.328 before 2021-12-20 allows a local user to gain elevated privileges via a Trojan horse Procmon64.exe in the user's Temp directory.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-44049?
CVE-2021-44049 is a vulnerability that affects CyberArk Endpoint Privilege Manager (EPM) through version 11.5.3.328.
What is the severity of CVE-2021-44049?
CVE-2021-44049 has a severity rating of 7.8 (High).
How does CVE-2021-44049 allow for privilege elevation?
CVE-2021-44049 allows a local user to gain elevated privileges by utilizing a Trojan horse Procmon64.exe in the user's Temp directory.
Which versions of CyberArk Endpoint Privilege Manager are affected by CVE-2021-44049?
CVE-2021-44049 affects versions of CyberArk Endpoint Privilege Manager from 11.5.3.328 to 11.5.4.355 on Windows, and from 11.5.3.328 to 11.5.4.500 on macOS.
How can I mitigate the risk posed by CVE-2021-44049?
To mitigate the risk posed by CVE-2021-44049, it is recommended to update CyberArk Endpoint Privilege Manager to version 11.5.4.355 on Windows or version 11.5.4.500 on macOS.