Is CVE-2021-22682 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2021-22682 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2021-22682 be exploited remotely?

No. CVE-2021-22682 requires local access to exploit.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2021-22682?

CVE-2021-22682 has a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH).

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HIGH

CVE-2021-22682

CWE-284Published: April 23, 2021· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

7.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Cscape (All versions prior to 9.90 SP4) is configured by default to be installed for all users, which allows full permissions, including read/write access. This may allow unprivileged users to modify the binaries and configuration files and lead to local privilege escalation.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2021-22682 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.

Exploitation requires low privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 7.8.