CVE-2021-32928
CWE-459Published: June 16, 2021· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
Official Description
The Sentinel LDK Run-Time Environment installer (Versions 7.6 and prior) adds a firewall rule named “Sentinel License Manager” that allows incoming connections from private networks using TCP Port 1947. While uninstalling, the uninstaller fails to close Port 1947.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2021-32928 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.
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 9.8.
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2021-32928 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts