CVE-2021-43325: Automox Agent 33 on Windows incorrectly sets permissions on a temporary directory

Routine

HIGH 7.8DOWNGRADE

CVE-2021-43325 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting automox. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Automox Agent 33 on Windows incorrectly sets permissions on a temporary directory. NOTE: this issue exists because of a CVE-2021-43326 regression.

Why this priority

High severity

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.8 (High)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.2% (top 86%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-276
Published	2021-12-15
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: automox

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2021-12-15 07:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 04:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

automox automox DOWNGRADE

Affected: 33

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 33

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 33 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison automox sudo apt install automox=<VERSION_BEFORE_33> sudo apt-mark hold automox

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list automox sudo dnf downgrade automox-<VERSION_BEFORE_33> sudo dnf versionlock add automox

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
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-2021-43325?

automox: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2021-43325 being exploited?

CVE-2021-43325 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-2021-43325 affect?

CVE-2021-43325 affects automox. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). Automox Agent 33 on Windows incorrectly sets permissions on a temporary directory. NOTE: this issue exists because of a CVE-2021-43326 regression.

How urgent is CVE-2021-43325?

Priority 31/100. High severity

Software pages

Windows vulnerabilities

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CVE-2021-43326 HIGH 7.8 UPGRADE Automox Agent before 32 on Windows incorrectly sets permissions on a temporary directory.
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References

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