EXPOSURES › CVE-2021-40444
CVE-2021-40444
CRITICAL ⌖ ON CISA KEV · EXPLOITED
DETAIL
⚡ RCE
⌖ EXPLOITED IN THE WILD
SHAME 95/100
ransomwarerceexploited-in-wild
A Microsoft MSHTML vulnerability allowed for remote code execution and was actively exploited, potentially linked to ransomware attacks.
▸ RECOMMENDED ACTION Actively exploited (CISA KEV) — remediate now, ahead of your normal patch cycle.
PLAYERS IMPLICATED
DESCRIPTION
Microsoft MSHTML contains a unspecified vulnerability that allows for remote code execution.
SENTIMENT · TRUSTED SOURCES
synthesis
severe-fallout
-0.90
Microsoft's vulnerability in MSHTML has led to widespread exploitation in the wild, with 38 known exploits available. This indicates a severe impact on the affected systems, and Microsoft's response h
criticism-for-lack-of-patch
"Microsoft MSHTML contains a unspecified vulnerability that allows for remote code execution."
exploit-vulnerability
"Microsoft MSHTML Remote Code Execution Vulnerability Exploited in the Wild (CVE-2021-40444)"
acknowledgment-of-vulnerability
"Microsoft is investigating reports of a remote code execution vulnerability in MSHTML"
AFFECTED FEDRAMP PRODUCTS · 4
| PRODUCT | STATUS |
|---|---|
| Azure Commercial Cloud Microsoft |
Authorized |
| Azure Government (includes Dynamics 365) Microsoft |
Authorized |
| Microsoft Office 365 GCC High Microsoft |
In Process |
| Office 365 Multi-Tenant & Supporting Services Microsoft |
Authorized |