CVE-2021-47799

MEDIUM

6.2

Description

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.

CVE Details

CVSS v3.1 Score6.2

SeverityMEDIUM

CVSS VectorCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Attack VectorLOCAL

ComplexityLOW

Privileges RequiredNONE

User InteractionNONE

Published1/15/2026

Last Modified1/16/2026

Sourcenvd

Honeypot Sightings0

Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-266

References

https://visual-tools.com/(disclosure@vulncheck.com)

https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/50104(disclosure@vulncheck.com)

IOC Correlations

No correlations recorded

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