How severe is CVE-2021-27572?

CVE-2021-27572 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2021-27572 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-27572?

CVE-2021-27572 affects Remotemouse Emote Remote Mouse. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-27572?

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-2021-27572 published?

CVE-2021-27572 was published on 2021-05-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-27572

CVE-2021-27572 is a high-severity vulnerability in Remotemouse Emote Remote Mouse with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1. 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-294.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.1)
CVSS v2: 6.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (87th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-294
Affected product: Remotemouse Emote Remote Mouse
Published: 2021-05-07
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An issue was discovered in Emote Remote Mouse through 4.0.0.0. Authentication Bypass can occur via Packet Replay. Remote unauthenticated users can execute arbitrary code via crafted UDP packets even when passwords are set.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-27572?: An issue was discovered in Emote Remote Mouse through 4.0.0.0. Authentication Bypass can occur via Packet Replay. Remote unauthenticated users can execute arbitrary code via crafted UDP packets even when passwords are set.
How severe is CVE-2021-27572?: CVE-2021-27572 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2021-27572 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-27572?: CVE-2021-27572 affects Remotemouse Emote Remote Mouse. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-27572?: 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-2021-27572 published?: CVE-2021-27572 was published on 2021-05-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:remotemouse:emote_remote_mouse:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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