How severe is CVE-2021-4481?

CVE-2021-4481 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2021-4481 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (1st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-4481?

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.

Does CVE-2021-4481 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2021-4481 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2021-34847.

When was CVE-2021-4481 published?

CVE-2021-4481 was published on 2026-06-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-4481

CVE-2021-4481 is a high-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.2. 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-732.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.2)
CVSS v4: 8.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (1st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2021-34847
Weakness: CWE-732
Published: 2026-06-02
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Dräger Protector Software prior to version 6.4.2 contains a local privilege escalation vulnerability due to insecure file system permissions that allows local attackers to execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges. Attackers can replace binaries or loaded modules on the host system to execute code with NT SYSTEM privileges.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-4481?: Dräger Protector Software prior to version 6.4.2 contains a local privilege escalation vulnerability due to insecure file system permissions that allows local attackers to execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges. Attackers can replace binaries or loaded modules on the host system to execute code with NT SYSTEM privileges.
How severe is CVE-2021-4481?: CVE-2021-4481 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2021-4481 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (1st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-4481?: 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.
Does CVE-2021-4481 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2021-4481 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2021-34847.
When was CVE-2021-4481 published?: CVE-2021-4481 was published on 2026-06-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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