CVE-2021-47792
CVE-2021-47792 is a high-severity vulnerability in Remotemouse Remote Mouse 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-428.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
- CVSS v4: 8.5
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (11th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-3018
- Weakness: CWE-428
- Affected product: Remotemouse Remote Mouse
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Remote Mouse 4.002 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability that allows local attackers to execute arbitrary code with elevated system privileges. Attackers can exploit the unquoted service path in the RemoteMouseService to inject malicious executables and gain administrative access.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2021-47792?
- Remote Mouse 4.002 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability that allows local attackers to execute arbitrary code with elevated system privileges. Attackers can exploit the unquoted service path in the RemoteMouseService to inject malicious executables and gain administrative access.
- How severe is CVE-2021-47792?
- CVE-2021-47792 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-2021-47792 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (11th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2021-47792?
- CVE-2021-47792 primarily affects Remotemouse Remote Mouse. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2021-47792?
- 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-2021-47792 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2021-47792 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-3018.
- When was CVE-2021-47792 published?
- CVE-2021-47792 was published on 2026-01-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/50258
- https://www.remotemouse.net/
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/remote-mouse-unquoted-service-path
Affected products (2)
- cpe:2.3:a:remotemouse:remote_mouse:3.008:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:remotemouse:remote_mouse:4.002:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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