How severe is CVE-2021-42810?

CVE-2021-42810 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2021-42810 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (23rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-42810?

CVE-2021-42810 affects Thalesgroup Safenet Authentication Service Remote Desktop Gateway. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-42810?

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-2021-42810 published?

CVE-2021-42810 was published on 2022-01-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-42810

CVE-2021-42810 is a high-severity vulnerability in Thalesgroup Safenet Authentication Service Remote Desktop Gateway with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. 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-335.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v2: 7.2
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (23rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-335
Affected product: Thalesgroup Safenet Authentication Service Remote Desktop Gateway
Published: 2022-01-19
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A flaw in the previous versions of the product may allow an authenticated attacker the ability to execute code as a privileged user on a system where the agent is installed.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-42810?: A flaw in the previous versions of the product may allow an authenticated attacker the ability to execute code as a privileged user on a system where the agent is installed.
How severe is CVE-2021-42810?: CVE-2021-42810 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2021-42810 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (23rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-42810?: CVE-2021-42810 affects Thalesgroup Safenet Authentication Service Remote Desktop Gateway. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-42810?: 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-2021-42810 published?: CVE-2021-42810 was published on 2022-01-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:thalesgroup:safenet_authentication_service_remote_desktop_gateway:*:*:*:*:*:windows:*:*

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