CVE-2021-25698: The OpenSSL component of the Teradici PCoIP Standard Agent prior to version 21.07.0 was compiled without the n

Q: How do I fix CVE-2021-25698?

pcoip standard agent: upgrade to 21.07.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2021-25698 being exploited?

CVE-2021-25698 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2021-25698 affect?

CVE-2021-25698 affects pcoip standard agent. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). The OpenSSL component of the Teradici PCoIP Standard Agent prior to version 21.07.0 was compiled without the no-autoload-config option, which allowed an attacker to elevate to the privileges of the running process via placing a specially cr

Q: How urgent is CVE-2021-25698?

Priority 41/100. High severity; On your watchlist

This month

HIGH 7.8WATCHLISTUPGRADE

CVE-2021-25698 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting pcoip standard agent. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The OpenSSL component of the Teradici PCoIP Standard Agent prior to version 21.07.0 was compiled without the no-autoload-config option, which allowed an attacker to elevate to the privileges of the running process via placing a specially crafted dll in a build configuration directory.

Why this priority

High severity
On your watchlist

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.8 (High)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 65%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-426
Published	2021-07-21
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Teradici Corporation · Vendor: teradici

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2021-07-21 15:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 03:42 UTCUpdated Record last modified

teradici pcoip standard agent UPGRADE

Affected: < 21.07.0

Fixed in: 21.07.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy pcoip-standard-agent || rpm -q pcoip-standard-agent || pcoip-standard-agent --version

2. UPGRADE to 21.07.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade pcoip-standard-agent

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade pcoip-standard-agent

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2021-25698?

pcoip standard agent: upgrade to 21.07.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2021-25698 being exploited?

CVE-2021-25698 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2021-25698 affect?

CVE-2021-25698 affects pcoip standard agent. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). The OpenSSL component of the Teradici PCoIP Standard Agent prior to version 21.07.0 was compiled without the no-autoload-config option, which allowed an attacker to elevate to the privileges of the running process via placing a specially cr

How urgent is CVE-2021-25698?

Priority 41/100. High severity; On your watchlist

Software pages

OpenSSL vulnerabilities

Related CVEs

CVE-2021-25688 MEDIUM 5.5 UPGRADE UPGRADE Under certain conditions, Teradici PCoIP Agents for Windows prior to version 20.10.0 and Teradici PCoIP Agents

References

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