How severe is CVE-2021-42001?

CVE-2021-42001 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.0, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2021-42001 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (37th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-42001?

CVE-2021-42001 primarily affects Pingidentity Pingid Desktop. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-42001?

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-2021-42001 published?

CVE-2021-42001 was published on 2022-04-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-42001

CVE-2021-42001 is a high-severity vulnerability in Pingidentity Pingid Desktop with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.0. 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-310.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.0)
CVSS v2: 4.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (37th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-310
Affected product: Pingidentity Pingid Desktop
Published: 2022-04-30
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

PingID Desktop prior to 1.7.3 has a misconfiguration in the encryption libraries which can lead to sensitive data exposure. An attacker capable of exploiting this vulnerability may be able to successfully complete an MFA challenge via OTP.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-42001?: PingID Desktop prior to 1.7.3 has a misconfiguration in the encryption libraries which can lead to sensitive data exposure. An attacker capable of exploiting this vulnerability may be able to successfully complete an MFA challenge via OTP.
How severe is CVE-2021-42001?: CVE-2021-42001 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.0, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2021-42001 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (37th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-42001?: CVE-2021-42001 primarily affects Pingidentity Pingid Desktop. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-42001?: 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-2021-42001 published?: CVE-2021-42001 was published on 2022-04-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:pingidentity:pingid_desktop:*:*:*:*:*:mac_os_x:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:pingidentity:pingid_desktop:*:*:*:*:*:windows:*:*

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