Vulnerability Description
A vulnerability has been reported in the windows installer (MSI) built with InstallScript custom action. This vulnerability may allow privilege escalation when invoked ‘repair’ of the MSI which has an InstallScript custom action.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Flexera | Revenera Installshield | < 2021 |
References
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Apr/24
- https://community.flexera.com/t5/InstallShield-Knowledge-Base/CVE-2021-41526-PriVendor Advisory
- https://github.com/mandiant/Vulnerability-Disclosures/blob/master/MNDT-2021-0011Third Party Advisory
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Apr/24
- https://community.flexera.com/t5/InstallShield-Knowledge-Base/CVE-2021-41526-PriVendor Advisory
- https://github.com/mandiant/Vulnerability-Disclosures/blob/master/MNDT-2021-0011Third Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2021-41526?
CVE-2021-41526 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). A vulnerability has been reported in the windows installer (MSI) built with InstallScript custom action. This vulnerability may allow privilege escalation when invoked ‘repair’ of the MSI which has an...
How severe is CVE-2021-41526?
CVE-2021-41526 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-2021-41526?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Flexera Revenera Installshield.