How severe is CVE-2021-44049?

CVE-2021-44049 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-2021-44049 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (32nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-44049?

CVE-2021-44049 primarily affects Cyberark Endpoint Privilege Manager. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-44049?

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-2021-44049 published?

CVE-2021-44049 was published on 2022-01-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-44049

CVE-2021-44049 is a high-severity vulnerability in Cyberark Endpoint Privilege Manager 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-668.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v2: 6.9
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (32nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-668
Affected product: Cyberark Endpoint Privilege Manager
Published: 2022-01-15
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

CyberArk Endpoint Privilege Manager (EPM) through 11.5.3.328 before 2021-12-20 allows a local user to gain elevated privileges via a Trojan horse Procmon64.exe in the user's Temp directory.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-44049?: CyberArk Endpoint Privilege Manager (EPM) through 11.5.3.328 before 2021-12-20 allows a local user to gain elevated privileges via a Trojan horse Procmon64.exe in the user's Temp directory.
How severe is CVE-2021-44049?: CVE-2021-44049 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-2021-44049 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (32nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-44049?: CVE-2021-44049 primarily affects Cyberark Endpoint Privilege Manager. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-44049?: 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-2021-44049 published?: CVE-2021-44049 was published on 2022-01-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:cyberark:endpoint_privilege_manager:*:*:*:*:*:windows:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cyberark:endpoint_privilege_manager:*:*:*:*:*:macos:*:*

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