CVE-2021-36954: Windows Bind Filter Driver Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Modified
Published 15-09-2021Last modified 10-08-2026
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2021-36954 is a high (CVSS 8.8) Improper Privilege Management vulnerability in microsoft windows_10. EPSS estimates a 0.53% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 43.8% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
8.8/10
010
High · v3.1 (CVE.org)EPSS score
0.53%
0%100%
Low · 0.00 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedNot listed by any tracked catalog.
RansomwareNot flaggedNo ransomware use recorded.
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 15-09-2021PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 10-08-2026Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
Windows Bind Filter Driver Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
CVSS metrics
3 scores · 2 sources · 2 versionsHigh 8.8Preferred score · CVE.org (CNA)
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:CSourcesAll 2 agree
- NVDNIST8.8HighCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
Medium 4.6Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:PSourcesSingle source
EPSS trend
Probability
0.53%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
44%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
No change 0.00 pp
From 0.52% on 22-09-2026
22-09-202622-10-2026
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogs
CISA KEVNot in the CISA KEV catalog.
ENISA CNWNot in the ENISA CNW catalog.
CIRCLNot in the CIRCL catalog.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Microsoft12 products
- windows_1020h2 | 21h1 | 1809 | 1909 | 2004
- windows 10 version 1809≥ 10.0.17763.0, < 10.0.17763.2183 | ≥ 10.0.0, < 10.0.17763.2183
- windows 10 version 1909≥ 10.0.0, < 10.0.18363.1801
- windows 10 version 2004≥ 10.0.0, < 10.0.19041.1237
- windows 10 version 20h2≥ 10.0.0, < 10.0.19042.1237
1 vendor · 12 products
References
2 links
- portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2021-36954X Refsource MISCX TransferredPatchVendor Advisory