CVE-2021-22159
High
Description
Insider Threat Management Windows Agent Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability The Proofpoint Insider Threat Management (formerly ObserveIT) Agent for Windows before 7.4.3, 7.5.4, 7.6.5, 7.7.5, 7.8.4, 7.9.3, 7.10.2, and 7.11.0.25 as well as versions 7.3 and earlier is missing authentication for a critical function, which allows a local authenticated Windows user to run arbitrary commands with the privileges of the Windows SYSTEM user. Agents for MacOS, Linux, and ITM Cloud are not affected.
SeverityHigh
CVSS7.8
Exploit probability—
ProductProofpoint Insider Threat Management
PublishedJan 26, 2021
First seenJan 26, 2021
How to fix
Update
- proofpoint insider_threat_management7.4.3, 7.5.4, 7.6.5, 7.7.5, 7.8.4, 7.9.3, 7.10.2, 7.11.0.25 or later
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| proofpoint insider_threat_management | v < 7.4.3, 7.5.0 ≤ v < 7.5.4, 7.6.0 ≤ v < 7.6.5, 7.7.0 ≤ v < 7.7.5, 7.8.0 ≤ v < 7.8.4, 7.9.0 ≤ v < 7.9.3, 7.10.0 ≤ v < 7.10.2, 7.11.0.0 ≤ v < 7.11.0.25 | 7.4.3, 7.5.4, 7.6.5, 7.7.5, 7.8.4, 7.9.3, 7.10.2, 7.11.0.25 |
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