nvd.nist.gov
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-47799 CVE-2021-47799
HIGH
Visual Tools DVR VX16 4.2.28 - Local Privilege Escalation
Record summary
CVE-2021-47799 has a selected CVSS score of 8.5 (high); EIP currently links 1 catalogued exploit.
Description
Visual Tools DVR VX16 version 4.2.28 contains a local privilege escalation vulnerability in its Sudo configuration that allows attackers to gain root access. Attackers can exploit the unsafe Sudo settings by using mount commands to bind a shell, enabling unauthorized system-level privileges.
Description source: CVE List
Exploitation context
Available material
- Catalogued exploits
- 1
CISA SSVC decision
ExploitationPoC
AutomatableNo
Technical impactPartial
CISA Coordinator · SSVC 2.0.3 · Evaluated Jan 15, 2026 · Source: CVE List
Affected products and versions
1| Product | Source | Version range | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
Visual Tools DVR VX16Browse Visual-Tools / Visual Tools DVR VX16 | CVE List | Visual Tools VX16 4.2.28.0 | affected |
Proofs of concept
1Catalogued exploits
ExploitDBVisual Tools DVR VX16 4.2.28 - Local Privilege EscalationExploitDB exploitby Andrea D\'UbaldoNot analyzed1 file
References
3Official Vendor Homepageproduct
https://visual-tools.com/ ExploitDB-50104exploit
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/50104