CVE-2021-25651: avaya aura_utility_services Execution with Unnecessary Privileges
CVSS: 8.0v3.1HighModified
Published 24-06-2021Last modified 03-08-2024
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2021-25651 is a high (CVSS 8.0) Execution with Unnecessary Privileges vulnerability in avaya aura_utility_services. EPSS estimates a 0.48% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 40.3% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
8.0/10
010
High · v3.1 (CVE.org)EPSS score
0.48%
0%100%
Low · 0.00 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 24-06-2021PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 03-08-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
A privilege escalation vulnerability was discovered in Avaya Aura Utility Services that may potentially allow a local user to escalate privileges. Affects all 7.x versions of Avaya Aura Utility Services
CVSS metrics
3 scores · 2 sources · 2 versionsHigh 8.0Preferred score · CVE.org (CNA)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:HSources2 sources · 7.8–8.0
- NVDNIST7.8HighCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HDiffers
Medium 4.6Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:PSourcesSingle source
EPSS trend
Probability
0.48%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
40%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 0.48% on 19-09-2026
19-09-202619-10-2026
EPSS score0.48%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root cause- CWE-250Execution with Unnecessary PrivilegesThe product performs an operation at a privilege level that is higher than the minimum level required, which creates new weaknesses or amplifies the consequences of other weaknesses.
- CWE-269Improper Privilege ManagementThe product does not properly assign, modify, track, or check privileges for an actor, creating an unintended sphere of control for that actor.
Affected systems
Avaya2 products
- aura_utility_services≥ 7.0, ≤ 7.1.3
- avaya aura utility services≥ 7.0.0.0, ≤ 7.1.3.8
1 vendor · 2 products