How severe is CVE-2021-41066?

CVE-2021-41066 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2021-41066 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (67th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-41066?

CVE-2021-41066 affects Bopsoft Listary. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-41066?

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-2021-41066 published?

CVE-2021-41066 was published on 2021-12-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-41066

CVE-2021-41066 is a high-severity vulnerability in Bopsoft Listary with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-862.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 7.6
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (67th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-862
Affected product: Bopsoft Listary
Published: 2021-12-14
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An issue was discovered in Listary through 6. When Listary is configured as admin, Listary will not ask for permissions again if a user tries to access files on the system from Listary itself (it will bypass UAC protection; there is no privilege validation of the current user that runs via Listary).

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-41066?: An issue was discovered in Listary through 6. When Listary is configured as admin, Listary will not ask for permissions again if a user tries to access files on the system from Listary itself (it will bypass UAC protection; there is no privilege validation of the current user that runs via Listary).
How severe is CVE-2021-41066?: CVE-2021-41066 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2021-41066 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (67th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-41066?: CVE-2021-41066 affects Bopsoft Listary. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-41066?: 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-2021-41066 published?: CVE-2021-41066 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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