How severe is CVE-2021-0102?

CVE-2021-0102 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2021-0102 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (12th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-0102?

CVE-2021-0102 affects Intel Unite. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-0102?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2021-0102 published?

CVE-2021-0102 was published on 2021-06-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-0102

CVE-2021-0102 is a high-severity vulnerability in Intel Unite with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-732.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v2: 4.6
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (12th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-732
Affected product: Intel Unite
Published: 2021-06-09
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Insecure inherited permissions in the Intel Unite(R) Client for Windows before version 4.2.25031 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable an escalation of privilege via local access.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-0102?: Insecure inherited permissions in the Intel Unite(R) Client for Windows before version 4.2.25031 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable an escalation of privilege via local access.
How severe is CVE-2021-0102?: CVE-2021-0102 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2021-0102 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (12th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-0102?: CVE-2021-0102 affects Intel Unite. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-0102?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2021-0102 published?: CVE-2021-0102 was published on 2021-06-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00506.html

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:intel:unite:*:*:*:*:*:windows:*:*

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