Exposed dangerous method or function in Password Manager for Windows - CVE-2021-32462
Published: June 28, 2021 / Updated: July 5, 2021
Vulnerability identifier: #VU54423
CSH Severity: High
CVSS v4: 8.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]
CVE-ID: CVE-2021-32462
CWE-ID: CWE-749
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerability details
The vulnerability allows a remote user to compromise the affected system.
the vulnerability exists due to exposure of dangerous function. A remote client can manipulate the registry and escalate privileges to SYSTEM on the affected installations.
Affected software
Password Manager for Windows
How to mitigate CVE-2021-32462
Install updates from vendor's website.
Password Manager for Windows - update to 5.0.0.1223