CVE-2021-47742

Epic Games Psyonix Rocket League <=1.95 contains an insecure permissions vulnerability that allows authenticated users to modify executable files with full access permissions. Attackers can leverage the 'F' (Full) flag for the 'Authenticated Users' group to change executable files and potentially escalate system privileges.

CVSS v3 8.8 HIGH

8.8^/10

CVSS v3 : HIGH

Vector :

Exploitability : 2.8 / Impact : 5.9

Attack Vector NETWORK

Attack Complexity LOW

Privileges Required LOW

User Interaction NONE

Confidentiality Impact HIGH

Integrity Impact HIGH

Availability Impact HIGH

Scope UNCHANGED

References

Link	Resource
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/201128
https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/162435
https://www.rocketleague.com/
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/epic-games-psyonix-rocket-league-elevation-of-privileges-via-insecure-permissions
https://www.zeroscience.mk/en/vulnerabilities/ZSL-2021-5650.php

Configurations

No configuration.

History

31 Dec 2025, 19:15

Type	Values Removed	Values Added
New CVE

Information

Published : 2025-12-31 19:15

Updated : 2025-12-31 20:42

NVD link : CVE-2021-47742

Mitre link : CVE-2021-47742

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2021-47742

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Products Affected

No product.

CWE

CWE-732

Incorrect Permission Assignment for Critical Resource

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