Vulnerability in Microsoft Windows
CVE-2021-28649
An incorrect permission vulnerability in the product installer for Trend Micro HouseCall for Home Networks version 5.3.1179 and below could allow an attacker to escalate privileges by placing arbitrary code on a specified folder and have that code be executed by an Administrator who is running a scan. Please note that an attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system to exploit this vulnerability.
EPSS: 0.003 (17.8th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 7.3 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
Affected products
- Microsoft Windows
- Trend Micro Housecall For Home Networks — versions 5.3.1179 and below
- Trendmicro Housecall_for_home_networks
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- security@trendmicro.com (x_refsource_MISC, Vendor Advisory)
- security@trendmicro.com (VDB Entry, Third Party Advisory, x_refsource_MISC)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2021-28649?
- CVE-2021-28649 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows, classified under Incorrect Default Permissions. CVSS score: 7.3/10. Published 2021-05-12.
- How severe is CVE-2021-28649?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.3 out of 10.