PatchTheCVECVE-2021-40846: An issue was discovered in Rhinode Trading Paints through 2.0.36
CVE-2021-40846 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting trading paints. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
An issue was discovered in Rhinode Trading Paints through 2.0.36. TP Updater.exe uses cleartext HTTP to check, and request, updates. Thus, attackers can man-in-the-middle a victim to download a malicious binary in place of the real update, with no SSL errors or warnings.
Why this priority
- High severity
- Public exploit reference
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 7.5 (High) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | High |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | Required |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.7% (top 47%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-319 |
| Published | 2022-03-04 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
Quick answers
How do I fix CVE-2021-40846?
trading paints: upgrade to newer than 2.0.36. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2021-40846 being exploited?
CVE-2021-40846 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-2021-40846 affect?
CVE-2021-40846 affects trading paints. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). An issue was discovered in Rhinode Trading Paints through 2.0.36. TP Updater.exe uses cleartext HTTP to check, and request, updates. Thus, attackers can man-in-the-middle a victim to download a malicious binary in place of the real update,
How urgent is CVE-2021-40846?
Priority 44/100. High severity; Public exploit reference