How severe is CVE-2021-44595?

CVE-2021-44595 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2021-44595 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 21% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-44595?

CVE-2021-44595 affects Wondershare Dr.fone. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-44595?

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-2021-44595 published?

CVE-2021-44595 was published on 2022-04-29 and last updated on 2026-07-05.

CVE-2021-44595

CVE-2021-44595 is a high-severity vulnerability in Wondershare Dr.fone with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 21% places it in the 97th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-862.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 9.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 21% (97th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-862
Affected product: Wondershare Dr.fone
Published: 2022-04-29
Last modified: 2026-07-05

Description

Wondershare Dr. Fone Latest version as of 2021-12-06 is vulnerable to Incorrect Access Control. A normal user can send manually crafted packets to the ElevationService.exe and execute arbitrary code without any validation with SYSTEM privileges.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-44595?: Wondershare Dr. Fone Latest version as of 2021-12-06 is vulnerable to Incorrect Access Control. A normal user can send manually crafted packets to the ElevationService.exe and execute arbitrary code without any validation with SYSTEM privileges.
How severe is CVE-2021-44595?: CVE-2021-44595 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2021-44595 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 21% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-44595?: CVE-2021-44595 affects Wondershare Dr.fone. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-44595?: 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-2021-44595 published?: CVE-2021-44595 was published on 2022-04-29 and last updated on 2026-07-05.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:wondershare:dr.fone:2021-12-06:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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