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CVE-2021-4481

Dräger Protector Software Local Privilege Escalation via Insecure File Permissions

Published: Jun 2, 2026Updated: Jun 2, 2026 Sources: CVE List NVD
NVD MITRE
8.2CVSS
HIGH

Dräger Protector Software prior to version 6.4.2 contains a local privilege escalation vulnerability due to insecure file system permissions that allows local attackers to execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges. Attackers can replace binaries or loaded modules on the host system to execute code with NT SYSTEM privileges.

EPSS Score
N/A
CISA KEV
Not in KEV
Exploits
No Known Exploits
Remediation
No Fix Available

CVSS Vector Breakdown

AV:LAC:LPR:NUI:RS:CC:NI:HA:H
Exploitability
AV:LAttack Vector
Local
AC:LAttack Complexity
Low
PR:NPrivileges Required
None
UI:RUser Interaction
Required
Scope
S:CScope
Changed
Impact
C:NConfidentiality
None
I:HIntegrity
High
A:HAvailability
High

Weaknesses

CWE-732

Affected Products

Protector Software
Dräger

Attack Graph

Products CVE Techniques Tactics

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Exploitability

No known exploits, KEV entries, or remediation guidance available for this vulnerability yet.

MITRE ATT&CK

1 technique
Privilege Escalation
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References

https://static.draeger.com/security
static.draeger.com
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/dr-ger-protector-software-local-privilege-escalation-via-insecure-file-permissions
vulncheck.com

Timeline

Published
Jun 2, 2026
Last Updated
Jun 2, 2026

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