CVE-2021-27899
mediumpriority · track · 30EPSS 0.006 · 50 %ileEUUSEPSS · scored 2026-10-28
The Proofpoint Insider Threat Management Agents (formerly ObserveIT Agent) for MacOS and Linux perform improper validation of the ITM Server's certificate, which enables a remote attacker to intercept and alter these communications using a man-in-the-middle attack. All versions before 7.11.1 are affected. Agents for Windows and Cloud are not affected.
cvss
Technical severity, 0–10. One row per scoring source.
base score 0–10 · higher = more severe · hover a vector to decode⚠ sources disagree · medium–high · 5.8–7.4
weaknesses
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affected products (4)
Products and version ranges known to be affected.
- proofpoint insider threat management7.10.0 → 7.10.3nvdUScpe:2.3:a:proofpoint:insider_threat_management:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- proofpoint insider threat management7.11.0 → 7.11.1nvdUScpe:2.3:a:proofpoint:insider_threat_management:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- proofpoint insider threat management7.9.0 → 7.9.3nvdUScpe:2.3:a:proofpoint:insider_threat_management:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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sources
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references (4)
External citations — patches, advisories, analysis.
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-27899cnnvd
- https://www.proofpoint.com/us/security/security-advisories/pfpt-sa-2021-0004cnnvd
- https://www.proofpoint.com/us/security/security-advisories/pfpt-sa-2021-0004enisa_euvd
- https://www.proofpoint.com/us/security/security-advisories/pfpt-sa-2021-0004Vendor Advisorynvd
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