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Vulnerability record · CVE-2021-36744 · published 6 September 2021

CVE-2021-36744: Trendmicro maximum security 2019 link following vulnerability

Trendmicro · Maximum Security 2019

Trend Micro Security (Consumer) 2021 and 2020 are vulnerable to a directory junction vulnerability which could allow an attacker to exploit the system to escalate privileges and create a denial of service.

7.8 CVSS 3.1 High EPSS 0.47% · top 61.6% CWE-59 · Link following
7.8CVSS 3.1 base score, v2 4.6
0.47%EPSS exploitation probability, 30 days
NoNot in CISA KEV
4Affected product versions listed by NVD
4References
17 Jun 2026Last modified by NVD

Description

Trend Micro Security (Consumer) 2021 and 2020 are vulnerable to a directory junction vulnerability which could allow an attacker to exploit the system to escalate privileges and create a denial of service.

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected products

4 vulnerable configurations from NVD's CPE data, grouped by vendor and product.

References

LinkTags
https://helpcenter.trendmicro.com/en-us/article/tmka-10568 PatchVendor Advisory
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-21-1052/ Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://helpcenter.trendmicro.com/en-us/article/tmka-10568 PatchVendor Advisory
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-21-1052/ Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry

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Source: NIST National Vulnerability Database (record CVE-2021-36744), CISA KEV, FIRST EPSS (scores of 2026-10-01). This page is refreshed as NVD updates the record.