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CVE-2021-44466
HIGH · CVSS 7.3
EPSS exploitation probability: 0%
Published 2021-12-30T22:15:09.957 · Last modified 2026-06-17T04:12:23.473

Summary

Bitmask Riseup VPN 0.21.6 contains a local privilege escalation flaw due to improper access controls. When the software is installed with a non-default installation directory off of the system root, the installer fails to properly set ACLs. This allows lower privileged users to replace the VPN executable with a malicious one. When a higher privileged user such as an Administrator launches that executable, it is possible for the lower privileged user to escalate to Administrator privileges.

Affected products

leap — bitmask_riseup_vpn

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References

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