How severe is CVE-2021-33762?

CVE-2021-33762 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.0, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2021-33762 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (38th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-33762?

CVE-2021-33762 primarily affects Microsoft Azure Cyclecloud. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-33762?

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-2021-33762 published?

CVE-2021-33762 was published on 2021-08-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-33762

CVE-2021-33762 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Azure Cyclecloud with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.0)
CVSS v2: 4.6
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (38th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Microsoft Azure Cyclecloud
Published: 2021-08-12
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Azure CycleCloud Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-33762?: Azure CycleCloud Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
How severe is CVE-2021-33762?: CVE-2021-33762 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.0, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2021-33762 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (38th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-33762?: CVE-2021-33762 primarily affects Microsoft Azure Cyclecloud. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-33762?: 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-2021-33762 published?: CVE-2021-33762 was published on 2021-08-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2021-33762

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:azure_cyclecloud:7.9.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:azure_cyclecloud:8.2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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