CVE-2021-43326: Automox Agent before 32 on Windows incorrectly sets permissions on a temporary directory.

Q: How do I fix CVE-2021-43326?

automox: upgrade to 32. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2021-43326 being exploited?

CVE-2021-43326 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-2021-43326 affect?

CVE-2021-43326 affects automox. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). Automox Agent before 32 on Windows incorrectly sets permissions on a temporary directory.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2021-43326?

Priority 50/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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HIGH 7.8UPGRADE

CVE-2021-43326 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 before 32 on Windows incorrectly sets permissions on a temporary directory.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

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	1.2% (top 31%)
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 UPGRADE

Affected: < 32

Fixed in: 32

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to 32 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade automox

Note

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

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Exploit-DB: Automox Agent 32 - Local Privilege Escalation

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-2021-43326?

automox: upgrade to 32. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2021-43326 being exploited?

CVE-2021-43326 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-2021-43326 affect?

CVE-2021-43326 affects automox. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). Automox Agent before 32 on Windows incorrectly sets permissions on a temporary directory.

How urgent is CVE-2021-43326?

Priority 50/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

Software pages

Windows vulnerabilities

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