Privilege escalation in Visual-tools Visual Tools Dvr Vx16
CVE-2021-47799
Visual Tools DVR VX16 version 4.2.28 contains a local privilege escalation vulnerability in its Sudo configuration that allows attackers to gain root access. Attackers can exploit the unsafe Sudo settings by using mount commands to bind a…
EPSS: 0.001 (2.9th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 6.2 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N.
Affected products
- Visual-tools Visual Tools Dvr Vx16 — versions Visual Tools VX16 4.2.28.0
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- disclosure@vulncheck.com (exploit)
- disclosure@vulncheck.com (product)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2021-47799?
- CVE-2021-47799 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Visual-tools Visual Tools Dvr Vx16, classified under Incorrect Privilege Assignment. CVSS score: 6.2/10. Published 2026-01-15.
- How severe is CVE-2021-47799?
- Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 6.2 out of 10.