CVE-2021-34692: iDrive RemotePC before 7.6.48 on Windows allows privilege escalation

Q: How do I fix CVE-2021-34692?

remotepc: upgrade to 7.6.48. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2021-34692 being exploited?

CVE-2021-34692 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-2021-34692 affect?

CVE-2021-34692 affects remotepc. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). iDrive RemotePC before 7.6.48 on Windows allows privilege escalation. A local and low-privileged user can force RemotePC to execute an attacker-controlled executable with SYSTEM privileges.

Routine

HIGH 7.8UPGRADE

CVE-2021-34692 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting remotepc. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

iDrive RemotePC before 7.6.48 on Windows allows privilege escalation. A local and low-privileged user can force RemotePC to execute an attacker-controlled executable with SYSTEM privileges.

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.8 (High)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 79%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-829
Published	2021-07-15
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: idrive

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2021-07-15 14:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 03:56 UTCUpdated Record last modified

idrive remotepc UPGRADE

Affected: < 7.6.48

Fixed in: 7.6.48

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy remotepc || rpm -q remotepc || remotepc --version

2. UPGRADE to 7.6.48 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade remotepc

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade remotepc

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-2021-34692?

remotepc: upgrade to 7.6.48. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2021-34692 being exploited?

CVE-2021-34692 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-2021-34692 affect?

CVE-2021-34692 affects remotepc. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). iDrive RemotePC before 7.6.48 on Windows allows privilege escalation. A local and low-privileged user can force RemotePC to execute an attacker-controlled executable with SYSTEM privileges.

How urgent is CVE-2021-34692?

Priority 33/100. High severity

Software pages

Windows vulnerabilities

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CVE-2021-34689 MEDIUM 5.5 UPGRADE iDrive RemotePC before 7.6.48 on Windows allows information disclosure
CVE-2021-34688 LOW 3.3 UPGRADE iDrive RemotePC before 7.6.48 on Windows allows information disclosure
CVE-2021-34687 MEDIUM 5.3 UPGRADE iDrive RemotePC before 7.6.48 on Windows allows information disclosure

References

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