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CVE-2021-47790

Pysoft Active Webcam remote code execution

7.8 HIGHPublic exploitEPSS 0.23%
  1. Published15 Jan 2026

Description

Active WebCam 11.5 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability that allows local attackers to execute arbitrary code with elevated system privileges. Attackers can exploit the misconfigured service path by placing malicious executables in specific directory locations to gain administrative access.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorLocal
Attack complexityLow
Privileges requiredLow
User interactionNone
ScopeUnchanged
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected products

Pysoft Active Webcam11.5

Remediation

No fixed version is recorded in the NVD data. Check the vendor advisory for the latest guidance.

Frequently asked

Is CVE-2021-47790 being actively exploited?

CVE-2021-47790 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. A public exploit reference exists, so treat it as exploitable. Its EPSS exploit probability is 0.23%.

How severe is CVE-2021-47790?

CVE-2021-47790 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8, rated high. EPSS estimates a 0.23% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2021-47790?

Affected products include Pysoft Active Webcam.

How do I fix CVE-2021-47790?

Apply the vendor's patch or advisory guidance, then verify no affected versions remain across your devices.

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.