CVE-2021-47799

Visual Tools DVR VX16 version 4.2.28 contains a local privilege escalation vulnerability in its Sudo configuration that allows attackers to gain root access. Attackers can exploit the unsafe Sudo settings by using mount commands to bind a shell, enabling unauthorized system-level privileges.

CVSS v3 6.2 MEDIUM

6.2^/10

CVSS v3 : MEDIUM

Vector :

Exploitability : 2.5 / Impact : 3.6

Attack Vector LOCAL

Attack Complexity LOW

Privileges Required NONE

User Interaction NONE

Confidentiality Impact HIGH

Integrity Impact NONE

Availability Impact NONE

Scope UNCHANGED

References

Link	Resource
https://visual-tools.com/
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/50104

Configurations

No configuration.

History

15 Apr 2026, 00:35

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Summary		(es) Visual Tools DVR VX16 versión 4.2.28 contiene una vulnerabilidad de escalada de privilegios local en su configuración de Sudo que permite a los atacantes obtener acceso de root. Los atacantes pueden explotar la configuración insegura de Sudo utilizando comandos mount para enlazar un shell, lo que permite privilegios no autorizados a nivel de sistema.

15 Jan 2026, 16:16

Type	Values Removed	Values Added
New CVE

Information

Published : 2026-01-15 16:16

Updated : 2026-06-17 04:18

NVD link : CVE-2021-47799

Mitre link : CVE-2021-47799

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2021-47799

JSON object : View

Products Affected

No product.

CWE

CWE-266

Incorrect Privilege Assignment

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