HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2021-32928
CRITICAL

CVE-2021-32928

CWE-459Published: June 16, 2021· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8
CVSS v3.1

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.

NVD Source

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.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected Vendors & Products

thalesgroup1 product(s)
sentinel ldk run-time environment
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories

All References (2)

https://us-cert.cisa.gov/ics/advisories/icsa-21-159-06Third Party Advisory · US Government Resource
https://us-cert.cisa.gov/ics/advisories/icsa-21-159-06Third Party Advisory · US Government Resource

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2021-32928
CVSS Score9.8 / 10
SeverityCRITICAL
WeaknessCWE-459
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedJun 16, 2021

Related CVEs (CWE-459)

Recommended Actions

  • Apply vendor patches immediately
  • Monitor CVE-2021-32928 in threat intel feeds
  • Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.