What is the CVSS score of CVE-2021-36942?

CVE-2021-36942 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5 (High). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N. EPSS exploitation probability: 66.0%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2021-36942?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2021-36942. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 66.0%.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2021-36942?

Yes, a patch is available for CVE-2021-36942. Update the affected software to the latest version immediately.

Windows Server 2004 CVE-2021-36942

HIGH

2021-08-12 secure@microsoft.com

Microsoft Information Disclosure Windows Server 2004 Windows Server 2008 Windows Server 2012 Windows Server 2016 Windows Server 2019 Windows Server 20H2

7.5

CVSS 3.1 · Vendor: microsoft

Severity by source

Vendor (microsoft) PRIMARY

7.5 HIGH

AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Primary rating from Vendor (microsoft) · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorVendor: microsoft

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

None

Availability

None

Lifecycle Timeline

Added to CISA KEV

Jul 14, 2026 - 04:22 CISA

CVE Published

Aug 12, 2021 - 18:15 cve.org

HIGH 7.5

DescriptionCVE.org

Windows LSA Spoofing Vulnerability

AnalysisAI

Windows LSA Spoofing Vulnerability. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.5), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available.

Technical ContextAI

Affected products include: Microsoft Windows Server 2004, Microsoft Windows Server 2008, Microsoft Windows Server 2012, Microsoft Windows Server 2016, Microsoft Windows Server 2019.

RemediationAI

A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Apply vendor patches when available. Implement network segmentation and monitoring as interim mitigations.

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Windows Server 2004 CVE-2021-36942

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CVSS VectorVendor: microsoft

Lifecycle Timeline

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