Is CVE-2021-27569 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2021-27569 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2021-27569 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2021-27569 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2021-27569?

CVE-2021-27569 has a CVSS score of 5.3 (MEDIUM).

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MEDIUM

CVE-2021-27569

CWE-306Published: May 7, 2021· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

5.3

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

An issue was discovered in Emote Remote Mouse through 4.0.0.0. Attackers can maximize or minimize the window of a running process by sending the process name in a crafted packet. This information is sent in cleartext and is not protected by any authentication logic.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2021-27569 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.