CVE-2021-44466

Published Dec 30, 2021 CVSS 3.1 · 7.3 High EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
Bitmask Riseup VPN 0.21.6 contains a local privilege escalation flaw due to improper access controls. When the software is installed with a non-default installation directory off of the system root, the installer fails to properly set ACLs. This allows lower privileged users to replace the VPN executable with a malicious one. When a higher privileged user such as an Administrator launches that executable, it is possible for the lower privileged user to escalate to Administrator privileges.

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Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2021-31303 Bitmask Riseup VPN 0.21.6 contains a local privilege escalation flaw due to improper access controls. When the software is installed with a non-default installation directory off of the system root, the installer fails to properly set ACLs. This allows lower privileged users to replace the VPN executable with a malicious one. When a higher privileged user such as an Administrator launches that executable, it is possible for the lower privileged user to escalate to Administrator privileges.
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
tenable
Published
Updated
Aug 4, 2024, 4:25 AM
Reserved
Dec 30, 2021, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Dec 30, 2021, 10:15 PM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 4:12 AM