How severe is CVE-2021-32460?

CVE-2021-32460 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-2021-32460 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (22nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-32460?

CVE-2021-32460 affects Trendmicro Maximum Security 2021. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-32460?

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-2021-32460 published?

CVE-2021-32460 was published on 2021-06-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-32460

CVE-2021-32460 is a high-severity vulnerability in Trendmicro Maximum Security 2021 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: 7.2
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (22nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-732
Affected product: Trendmicro Maximum Security 2021
Published: 2021-06-03
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Trend Micro Maximum Security 2021 (v17) consumer product is vulnerable to an improper access control vulnerability in the installer which could allow a local attacker to escalate privileges on a target machine. Please note than an attacker must already have local user privileges and access on the machine to exploit this vulnerability.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-32460?: The Trend Micro Maximum Security 2021 (v17) consumer product is vulnerable to an improper access control vulnerability in the installer which could allow a local attacker to escalate privileges on a target machine. Please note than an attacker must already have local user privileges and access on the machine to exploit this vulnerability.
How severe is CVE-2021-32460?: CVE-2021-32460 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-2021-32460 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (22nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-32460?: CVE-2021-32460 affects Trendmicro Maximum Security 2021. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-32460?: 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-2021-32460 published?: CVE-2021-32460 was published on 2021-06-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:trendmicro:maximum_security_2021:17.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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