CVE-2021-3560

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CVE-2021-3560

Confirmed

Yes

2023-05-12 00:00 UTC

Timestamps

2023-05-12

2023-05-12

Scope

KEV entry: Red Hat Polkit Incorrect Authorization Vulnerability | Affected: Red Hat / Polkit | Description: Red Hat Polkit contains an incorrect authorization vulnerability through the bypassing of credential checks for D-Bus requests, allowing for privilege escalation. | Required action: Apply updates per vendor instructions. | Due date: 2023-06-02 | Known ransomware campaign use (KEV): Unknown | Notes (KEV): https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1961710; https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-3560

References
  • {'id': 'CVE-2021-3560', 'url': 'https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?search_api_fulltext=CVE-2021-3560'}

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2026-02-02 12:26 UTC

2026-02-02 12:26 UTC

Evidence (1)
Type Source Signal Confidence Details GCVE Metadata
vendor_report cisa-kev successful_exploitation 0.80
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{
  "cwes": [
    "CWE-863"
  ],
  "date_added": "2023-05-12",
  "due_date": "2023-06-02",
  "feed": "CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog",
  "knownRansomwareCampaignUse": "Unknown",
  "product": "Polkit",
  "vendorProject": "Red Hat",
  "vulnerabilityName": "Red Hat Polkit Incorrect Authorization Vulnerability"
}
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