How severe is CVE-2021-36922?

CVE-2021-36922 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-2021-36922 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (19th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-36922?

CVE-2021-36922 affects Realtek Rtsupx Usb Utility Driver. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-36922?

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-2021-36922 published?

CVE-2021-36922 was published on 2021-11-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-36922

CVE-2021-36922 is a high-severity vulnerability in Realtek Rtsupx Usb Utility Driver 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.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v2: 7.2
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (19th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Realtek Rtsupx Usb Utility Driver
Published: 2021-11-02
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

RtsUpx.sys in Realtek RtsUpx USB Utility Driver for Camera/Hub/Audio through 1.14.0.0 allows local low-privileged users to achieve unauthorized access to USB devices (Escalation of Privileges, Denial of Service, Code Execution, and Information Disclosure) via a crafted Device IO Control packet to a device.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-36922?: RtsUpx.sys in Realtek RtsUpx USB Utility Driver for Camera/Hub/Audio through 1.14.0.0 allows local low-privileged users to achieve unauthorized access to USB devices (Escalation of Privileges, Denial of Service, Code Execution, and Information Disclosure) via a crafted Device IO Control packet to a device.
How severe is CVE-2021-36922?: CVE-2021-36922 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-2021-36922 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (19th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-36922?: CVE-2021-36922 affects Realtek Rtsupx Usb Utility Driver. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-36922?: 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-2021-36922 published?: CVE-2021-36922 was published on 2021-11-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:realtek:rtsupx_usb_utility_driver:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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