Vulnerability Description
AnyDesk before 6.2.6 and 6.3.x before 6.3.3 allows a local user to obtain administrator privileges by using the Open Chat Log feature to launch a privileged Notepad process that can launch other applications.
CVSS Score
7.8
HIGH
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Anydesk | Anydesk | >= 3.1.0, < 6.2.6 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://anydesk.com/cve/2021-40854/Vendor Advisory
- https://anydesk.com/cve/2021-40854/Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2021-40854?
CVE-2021-40854 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). AnyDesk before 6.2.6 and 6.3.x before 6.3.3 allows a local user to obtain administrator privileges by using the Open Chat Log feature to launch a privileged Notepad process that can launch other appli...
How severe is CVE-2021-40854?
CVE-2021-40854 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2021-40854?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Anydesk Anydesk.