Vulnerability in Epic Games Inc. Psyonix Rocket League
CVE-2021-47742
Epic Games Psyonix Rocket League <=1.95 contains an insecure permissions vulnerability that allows authenticated users to modify executable files with full access permissions. Attackers can leverage the 'F' (Full) flag for the 'Authenticated Users' group to change executable files and potentially escalate system privileges.
Published · last modified .
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 8.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
EPSS exploit prediction
EPSS: 0.002 (13.9th percentile), scored .
Very low probability of exploitation in the next 30 days; routine patching cadence is appropriate. 14th percentile — 13.9% of CVEs in the catalogue have a lower EPSS than this one. How to read EPSS.
EPSS over last 30 days · oldest: 0.002 · newest: 0.002 · change: +0.000
Affected products
- Epic Games Inc. Psyonix Rocket League — versions <=1.95
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- www.zeroscience.mk/en/vulnerabilities/ZSL-2021-5650.php (third-party-advisory)
- packetstormsecurity.com/files/162435 (exploit)
- exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/201128 (vdb-entry)
- www.rocketleague.com/ (product)
- www.vulncheck.com/advisories/epic-games-psyonix-rocket-league-elevation-of-priv… (third-party-advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2021-47742?
- CVE-2021-47742 is a high-severity vulnerability in Epic Games Inc. Psyonix Rocket League, classified under Incorrect Permission Assignment for Critical Resource. CVSS score: 8.8/10. Published 2025-12-31.
- How severe is CVE-2021-47742?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.8 out of 10.