How severe is CVE-2021-41065?

CVE-2021-41065 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2021-41065 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (41st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-41065?

CVE-2021-41065 affects Bopsoft Listary. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-41065?

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-2021-41065 published?

CVE-2021-41065 was published on 2021-12-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-41065

CVE-2021-41065 is a high-severity vulnerability in Bopsoft Listary with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3. 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-668.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.3)
CVSS v2: 4.4
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (41st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-668
Affected product: Bopsoft Listary
Published: 2021-12-14
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An issue was discovered in Listary through 6. An attacker can create a \\.\pipe\Listary.listaryService named pipe and wait for a privileged user to open a session on the Listary installed host. Listary will automatically access the named pipe and the attacker will be able to duplicate the victim's token to impersonate him. This exploit is valid in certain Windows versions (Microsoft has patched the issue in later Windows 10 builds).

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-41065?: An issue was discovered in Listary through 6. An attacker can create a \\.\pipe\Listary.listaryService named pipe and wait for a privileged user to open a session on the Listary installed host. Listary will automatically access the named pipe and the attacker will be able to duplicate the victim's token to impersonate him. This exploit is valid in certain Windows versions (Microsoft has patched the issue in later Windows 10 builds).
How severe is CVE-2021-41065?: CVE-2021-41065 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2021-41065 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (41st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-41065?: CVE-2021-41065 affects Bopsoft Listary. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-41065?: 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-2021-41065 published?: CVE-2021-41065 was published on 2021-12-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:bopsoft:listary:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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