Is CVE-2021-44529 actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2021-44529 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, which means exploitation in the wild has been confirmed.

Can CVE-2021-44529 be exploited remotely?

The attack vector of CVE-2021-44529 has not been classified yet.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2021-44529?

CVE-2021-44529 has not received a CVSS score yet.

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HIGHCISA KEVIN THE WILD

CVE-2021-44529

Published: March 25, 2024

EPSS:94.46%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:100.0th

Official Description

Ivanti Endpoint Manager Cloud Service Appliance (EPM CSA) contains a code injection vulnerability that allows an unauthenticated user to execute malicious code with limited permissions (nobody).

NVD Source

CISA KEV Advisory

Ivanti Endpoint Manager Cloud Service Appliance (EPM CSA) Code Injection Vulnerability

Ivanti Endpoint Manager Cloud Service Appliance (EPM CSA) contains a code injection vulnerability that allows an unauthenticated user to execute malicious code with limited permissions (nobody).

Added to KEV: 2024-03-25Federal patch deadline: 2024-04-15⚠ USED IN RANSOMWARE CAMPAIGNS

Required Action (CISA)

Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

Risk Analysis

This code injection vulnerability in Ivanti Endpoint Manager Cloud Service Appliance (EPM CSA) allows an unauthenticated user to execute malicious code with limited permissions. This could allow an attacker to gain a foothold on the system. The very high EPSS score indicates a high likelihood of exploitation, making this a critical vulnerability.

This vulnerability is actively being exploited in the wild and is listed in CISA's KEV catalog, confirming its active exploitation. As a code injection vulnerability, it is likely remotely exploitable.

Recommended Action

Apply the latest security updates provided by Ivanti for Endpoint Manager Cloud Service Appliance (EPM CSA). Implement strong input validation and ensure proper sanitization of user-supplied data.

Generated by the CTIWATCH analysis pipeline from this CVE's metadata (CVSS, EPSS, KEV status, exploit intelligence). Verify against vendor advisories before acting.

Technical Analysis

CVE-2021-44529 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.

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

CISA has added CVE-2021-44529 to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. U.S. federal agencies are required to patch this within the mandated timeframe, and all organizations should treat remediation as urgent.