How severe is CVE-2021-0104?

CVE-2021-0104 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2021-0104 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (41st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-0104?

CVE-2021-0104 affects Intel Rapid Storage Technology. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-0104?

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-2021-0104 published?

CVE-2021-0104 was published on 2021-06-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-0104

CVE-2021-0104 is a high-severity vulnerability in Intel Rapid Storage Technology 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-427.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v2: 4.4
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (41st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-427
Affected product: Intel Rapid Storage Technology
Published: 2021-06-09
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Uncontrolled search path element in the installer for the Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology software, before versions 17.9.0.34, 18.0.0.640 and 18.1.0.24, may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-0104?: Uncontrolled search path element in the installer for the Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology software, before versions 17.9.0.34, 18.0.0.640 and 18.1.0.24, may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.
How severe is CVE-2021-0104?: CVE-2021-0104 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2021-0104 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (41st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-0104?: CVE-2021-0104 affects Intel Rapid Storage Technology. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-0104?: 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-2021-0104 published?: CVE-2021-0104 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-00545.html

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:intel:rapid_storage_technology:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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