CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV)
To support the cybersecurity community and help network defenders stay ahead of active threat activity, CISA publishes cisa alert today updates and maintains the authoritative catalog of known exploited vulnerabilities. This KEV database highlights vulnerabilities that have been actively used in real-world attacks, making it an essential resource for security teams aiming to strengthen their defenses.
Organizations should incorporate the KEV catalog into their vulnerability management prioritization framework to ensure they address high-risk issues efficiently and stay aligned with the latest threat intelligence. With frequent updates — including entries marked as cisa kev added today — the catalog enables teams to react quickly to emerging exploitation trends. To streamline monitoring and improve response time, CVEfeed.io provides the freshest CISA KEV additions, delivering real-time visibility into newly identified exploited vulnerabilities and helping organizations maintain accurate, up-to-date security postures.
7.8
CVE-2021-40449 - Microsoft Windows Win32k Privilege Escalation Vulnerability -
Action Due Dec 01, 2021 Target Vendor : Microsoft
Description : Unspecified vulnerability allows for an authenticated user to escalate privileges.
Action : Apply updates per vendor instructions.
Known To Be Used in Ransomware Campaigns? : Known
Notes : https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-40449
8.8
CVE-2021-42321 - Microsoft Exchange Server Remote Code Execution Vulnerability -
Action Due Dec 01, 2021 Target Vendor : Microsoft
Description : An authenticated attacker could leverage improper validation in cmdlet arguments within Microsoft Exchange and perform remote code execution.
Action : Apply updates per vendor instructions.
Known To Be Used in Ransomware Campaigns? : Known
Notes : https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-42321
7.8
CVE-2021-42292 - Microsoft Excel Security Feature Bypass -
Action Due Dec 01, 2021 Target Vendor : Microsoft
Description : A security feature bypass vulnerability in Microsoft Excel would allow a local user to perform arbitrary code execution.
Action : Apply updates per vendor instructions.
Known To Be Used in Ransomware Campaigns? : Unknown
Notes : https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-42292
7.8
CVE-2021-26858 - Microsoft Exchange Server Remote Code Execution Vulnerability -
Action Due Apr 16, 2021 Target Vendor : Microsoft
Description : Microsoft Exchange Server contains an unspecified vulnerability that allows for remote code execution. This vulnerability is part of the ProxyLogon exploit chain.
Action : Apply updates per vendor instructions.
Known To Be Used in Ransomware Campaigns? : Known
Notes : Reference CISA's ED 21-02 (https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/directives/ed-21-02-mitigate-microsoft-exchange-premises-product-vulnerabilities) for further guidance and requirements. Note: The due date for addressing this vulnerability aligns with the requirements outlined in ED 21-02. https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-26858
7.5
CVE-2016-3976 - SAP NetWeaver Directory Traversal Vulnerability -
Action Due May 03, 2022 Target Vendor : SAP
Description : SAP NetWeaver Application Server Java Platforms contains a directory traversal vulnerability via a ..\ (dot dot backslash) in the fileName parameter to CrashFileDownloadServlet. This allows remote attackers to read files.
Action : Apply updates per vendor instructions.
Known To Be Used in Ransomware Campaigns? : Unknown
Notes : https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2016-3976
7.8
CVE-2021-27065 - Microsoft Exchange Server Remote Code Execution Vulnerability -
Action Due Apr 16, 2021 Target Vendor : Microsoft
Description : Microsoft Exchange Server contains an unspecified vulnerability that allows for remote code execution. This vulnerability is part of the ProxyLogon exploit chain.
Action : Apply updates per vendor instructions.
Known To Be Used in Ransomware Campaigns? : Known
Notes : Reference CISA's ED 21-02 (https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/directives/ed-21-02-mitigate-microsoft-exchange-premises-product-vulnerabilities) for further guidance and requirements. Note: The due date for addressing this vulnerability aligns with the requirements outlined in ED 21-02. https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-27065
9.3
CVE-2021-1675 - Microsoft Windows Print Spooler Remote Code Execution Vulnerability -
Action Due Nov 17, 2021 Target Vendor : Microsoft
Description : Microsoft Windows Print Spooler contains an unspecified vulnerability that allows for remote code execution.
Action : Apply updates per vendor instructions.
Known To Be Used in Ransomware Campaigns? : Known
Notes : https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-1675
9.3
CVE-2021-34448 - Microsoft Windows Scripting Engine Memory Corruption Vulnerability -
Action Due Nov 17, 2021 Target Vendor : Microsoft
Description : Microsoft Windows Scripting Engine contains an unspecified vulnerability that allows for memory corruption.
Action : Apply updates per vendor instructions.
Known To Be Used in Ransomware Campaigns? : Unknown
Notes : https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-34448
8.1
CVE-2020-0601 - Microsoft Windows CryptoAPI Spoofing Vulnerability -
Action Due Jan 29, 2020 Target Vendor : Microsoft
Description : Microsoft Windows CryptoAPI (Crypt32.dll) contains a spoofing vulnerability in the way it validates Elliptic Curve Cryptography (ECC) certificates. An attacker could exploit the vulnerability by using a spoofed code-signing certificate to sign a malicious executable, making it appear the file was from a trusted, legitimate source. A successful exploit could also allow the attacker to conduct man-in-the-middle attacks and decrypt confidential information on user connections to the affected software. The vulnerability is also known under the moniker of CurveBall.
Action : Apply updates per vendor instructions.
Known To Be Used in Ransomware Campaigns? : Unknown
Notes : Reference CISA's ED 20-02 (https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/directives/ed-20-02-mitigate-windows-vulnerabilities-january-2020-patch-tuesday) for further guidance and requirements. Note: The due date for addressing this vulnerability aligns with the requirements outlined in ED 20-02. https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-0601
10.0
CVE-2020-0646 - Microsoft .NET Framework Remote Code Execution Vulnerability -
Action Due May 03, 2022 Target Vendor : Microsoft
Description : Microsoft .NET Framework contains an improper input validation vulnerability that allows for remote code execution.
Action : Apply updates per vendor instructions.
Known To Be Used in Ransomware Campaigns? : Unknown
Notes : https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-0646
7.8
CVE-2019-0808 - Microsoft Win32k Privilege Escalation Vulnerability -
Action Due May 03, 2022 Target Vendor : Microsoft
Description : Microsoft Win32k contains a privilege escalation vulnerability due to the component failing to properly handle objects in memory. Successful exploitation allows an attacker to run code in kernel mode.
Action : Apply updates per vendor instructions.
Known To Be Used in Ransomware Campaigns? : Unknown
Notes : https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2019-0808
7.8
CVE-2020-1147 - Microsoft .NET Framework, SharePoint, and Visual Studio Remote Code Execution Vulnerability -
Action Due May 03, 2022 Target Vendor : Microsoft
Description : Microsoft .NET Framework, Microsoft SharePoint, and Visual Studio contain a remote code execution vulnerability when the software fails to check the source markup of XML file input. Successful exploitation allows an attacker to execute code in the context of the process responsible for deserialization of the XML content.
Action : Apply updates per vendor instructions.
Known To Be Used in Ransomware Campaigns? : Unknown
Notes : https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-1147
7.8
CVE-2019-1214 - Microsoft Windows Privilege Common Log File System (CLFS) Escalation Vulnerability -
Action Due May 03, 2022 Target Vendor : Microsoft
Description : Microsoft Windows Common Log File System (CLFS) driver improperly handles objects in memory which can allow for privilege escalation.
Action : Apply updates per vendor instructions.
Known To Be Used in Ransomware Campaigns? : Unknown
Notes : https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2019-1214
7.8
CVE-2021-36955 - Microsoft Windows Common Log File System (CLFS) Driver Privilege Escalation Vulnerability -
Action Due Nov 17, 2021 Target Vendor : Microsoft
Description : Microsoft Windows Common Log File System (CLFS) driver contains an unspecified vulnerability that allows for privilege escalation.
Action : Apply updates per vendor instructions.
Known To Be Used in Ransomware Campaigns? : Known
Notes : https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-36955
10.0
CVE-2020-14882 - Oracle WebLogic Server Remote Code Execution Vulnerability -
Action Due May 03, 2022 Target Vendor : Oracle
Description : Oracle WebLogic Server contains an unspecified vulnerability, which is assessed to allow for remote code execution, based on this vulnerability being related to CVE-2020-14750.
Action : Apply updates per vendor instructions.
Known To Be Used in Ransomware Campaigns? : Unknown
Notes : https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-14882
10.0
CVE-2021-22893 - Ivanti Pulse Connect Secure Use-After-Free Vulnerability -
Action Due Apr 23, 2021 Target Vendor : Ivanti
Description : Ivanti Pulse Connect Secure contains a use-after-free vulnerability that allow a remote, unauthenticated attacker to execute code via license services.
Action : Apply updates per vendor instructions.
Known To Be Used in Ransomware Campaigns? : Known
Notes : Reference CISA's ED 21-03 (https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/directives/ed-21-03-mitigate-pulse-connect-secure-product-vulnerabilities) for further guidance and requirements. Note: The due date for addressing this vulnerability aligns with the requirements outlined in ED 21-03. https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-22893
9.0
CVE-2021-22894 - Ivanti Pulse Connect Secure Collaboration Suite Buffer Overflow Vulnerability -
Action Due Apr 23, 2021 Target Vendor : Ivanti
Description : Ivanti Pulse Connect Secure Collaboration Suite contains a buffer overflow vulnerabilities that allows a remote authenticated users to execute code as the root user via maliciously crafted meeting room.
Action : Apply updates per vendor instructions.
Known To Be Used in Ransomware Campaigns? : Unknown
Notes : Reference CISA's ED 21-03 (https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/directives/ed-21-03-mitigate-pulse-connect-secure-product-vulnerabilities) for further guidance and requirements. Note: The due date for addressing this vulnerability aligns with the requirements outlined in ED 21-03. https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-22894
10.0
CVE-2019-11510 - Ivanti Pulse Connect Secure Arbitrary File Read Vulnerability -
Action Due Apr 23, 2021 Target Vendor : Ivanti
Description : Ivanti Pulse Connect Secure contains an arbitrary file read vulnerability that allows an unauthenticated remote attacker with network access via HTTPS to send a specially crafted URI.
Action : Apply updates per vendor instructions.
Known To Be Used in Ransomware Campaigns? : Known
Notes : Reference CISA's ED 21-03 (https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/directives/ed-21-03-mitigate-pulse-connect-secure-product-vulnerabilities) for further guidance and requirements. Note: The due date for addressing this vulnerability aligns with the requirements outlined in ED 21-03. https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2019-11510
9.8
CVE-2020-11651 - SaltStack Salt Authentication Bypass Vulnerability -
Action Due May 03, 2022 Target Vendor : SaltStack
Description : SaltStack Salt contains an authentication bypass vulnerability in the salt-master process ClearFuncs due to improperly validating method calls. The vulnerability allows a remote user to access some methods without authentication, which can be used to retrieve user tokens from the salt master and/or run commands on salt minions. Salt users who follow fundamental internet security guidelines and best practices are not affected by this vulnerability.
Action : Apply updates per vendor instructions.
Known To Be Used in Ransomware Campaigns? : Unknown
Notes : https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-11651
9.8
CVE-2021-20021 - SonicWall Email Security Improper Privilege Management Vulnerability -
Action Due Nov 17, 2021 Target Vendor : SonicWall
Description : SonicWall Email Security contains an improper privilege management vulnerability that allows an attacker to create an administrative account by sending a crafted HTTP request to the remote host. This vulnerability has known usage in a SonicWall Email Security exploit chain along with CVE-2021-20022 and CVE-2021-20023 to achieve privilege escalation.
Action : Apply updates per vendor instructions.
Known To Be Used in Ransomware Campaigns? : Known
Notes : https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-20021