PatchTheCVECVE-2021-45912: An unauthenticated Named Pipe channel in Controlup Real-Time Agent (cuAgent.exe) before 8.5 potentially allows
CVE-2021-45912 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting real-time agent. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
An unauthenticated Named Pipe channel in Controlup Real-Time Agent (cuAgent.exe) before 8.5 potentially allows an attacker to run OS commands via the ProcessActionRequest WCF method.
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 77%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-78 |
| Published | 2022-01-04 |
| 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-2021-45912?
real-time agent: upgrade to 8.5. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2021-45912 being exploited?
CVE-2021-45912 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-2021-45912 affect?
CVE-2021-45912 affects real-time agent. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). An unauthenticated Named Pipe channel in Controlup Real-Time Agent (cuAgent.exe) before 8.5 potentially allows an attacker to run OS commands via the ProcessActionRequest WCF method.
How urgent is CVE-2021-45912?
Priority 33/100. High severity