CVE-2021-46368: TRIGONE Remote System Monitor 3.61 is vulnerable to an unquoted path service allowing local users to launch pr

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HIGH 7.8DOWNGRADE

CVE-2021-46368 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting remote system monitor. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

TRIGONE Remote System Monitor 3.61 is vulnerable to an unquoted path service allowing local users to launch processes with elevated privileges.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

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	0.4% (top 65%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-428
Published	2022-02-17
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: trigonesoft

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2022-02-17 12:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 04:14 UTCUpdated Record last modified

trigonesoft remote system monitor DOWNGRADE

Affected: 3.61

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 3.61

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy remote-system-monitor || rpm -q remote-system-monitor || remote-system-monitor --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 3.61 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison remote-system-monitor sudo apt install remote-system-monitor=<VERSION_BEFORE_3.61> sudo apt-mark hold remote-system-monitor

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

dnf --showduplicates list remote-system-monitor sudo dnf downgrade remote-system-monitor-<VERSION_BEFORE_3.61> sudo dnf versionlock add remote-system-monitor

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.

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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-2021-46368?

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

Is CVE-2021-46368 being exploited?

CVE-2021-46368 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-2021-46368 affect?

CVE-2021-46368 affects remote system monitor. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). TRIGONE Remote System Monitor 3.61 is vulnerable to an unquoted path service allowing local users to launch processes with elevated privileges.

How urgent is CVE-2021-46368?

Priority 41/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

References

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