CVE-2021-33739
Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1909, Microsoft Windows 10 Version 21H1, Microsoft Windows 10 Version 2004
Published 8 Jun 2021 · updated 17 Jun 2026 · Analyzed
8.4 High · CVSS 3.1, microsoft.com
Exploited in the wild
CISA added this to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog on 3 Nov 2021, with a remediation deadline of 17 Nov 2021 for US federal agencies.
Required action: Apply updates per vendor instructions.
Description
Microsoft DWM Core Library Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
References
- portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2021-33739 · Patch, Vendor Advisory
- www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2021-33739 · US Government Resource