How severe is CVE-2021-36943?

CVE-2021-36943 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.0, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2021-36943 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (49th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-36943?

CVE-2021-36943 affects Microsoft Azure Cyclecloud. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-36943?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2021-36943 published?

CVE-2021-36943 was published on 2021-08-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-36943

CVE-2021-36943 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Azure Cyclecloud with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.0. 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-269.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.0)
CVSS v2: 4.6
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (49th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-269
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-2021-36943?: Azure CycleCloud Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
How severe is CVE-2021-36943?: CVE-2021-36943 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.0, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2021-36943 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (49th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-36943?: CVE-2021-36943 affects Microsoft Azure Cyclecloud. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-36943?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2021-36943 published?: CVE-2021-36943 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-2021-36943

Affected products (1)

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

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