CVE-2021-36952
CVE-2021-36952 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Visual Studio 2017 with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 54% places it in the 99th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-787.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
- CVSS v2: 6.8
- EPSS exploit prediction: 54% (99th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-787
- Affected product: Microsoft Visual Studio 2017
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Visual Studio Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2021-36952?
- Visual Studio Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
- How severe is CVE-2021-36952?
- CVE-2021-36952 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2021-36952 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 54% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2021-36952?
- CVE-2021-36952 primarily affects Microsoft Visual Studio 2017. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2021-36952?
- 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-2021-36952 published?
- CVE-2021-36952 was published on 2021-09-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2021-36952
- https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-21-1076/
Affected products (2)
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:visual_studio_2017:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:visual_studio_2019:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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