High severity7.3NVD Advisory· Published Dec 30, 2021· Updated Jun 17, 2026
CVE-2021-44466
CVE-2021-44466
Description
Bitmask Riseup VPN 0.21.6 contains a local privilege escalation flaw due to improper access controls. When the software is installed with a non-default installation directory off of the system root, the installer fails to properly set ACLs. This allows lower privileged users to replace the VPN executable with a malicious one. When a higher privileged user such as an Administrator launches that executable, it is possible for the lower privileged user to escalate to Administrator privileges.
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Affected products
2- Bitmask/Riseup VPNdescription
- Range: = 0.21.6
Patches
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References
1- www.tenable.com/security/research/tra-2021-58nvdPatchThird Party Advisory
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