CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV)
CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog lists vulnerabilities actively used in real-world attacks. CVEFeed.io tracks the latest additions so you can prioritize remediation as new entries are published.
7.8
CVE-2016-7255 - Microsoft Win32k Privilege Escalation Vulnerability -
Action Due May 03, 2022 Target Vendor : Microsoft
Description :Microsoft Win32k kernel-mode driver fails to properly handle objects in memory which allows for privilege escalation. Successful exploitation allows an attacker to run code in kernel mode.
Action :Apply updates per vendor instructions.
Known To Be Used in Ransomware Campaigns? : Unknown
Notes :https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2016-7255
10.0
CVE-2019-0708 - Microsoft Remote Desktop Services Remote Code Execution Vulnerability -
Action Due May 03, 2022 Target Vendor : Microsoft
Description :Microsoft Remote Desktop Services, formerly known as Terminal Service, contains an unspecified vulnerability that allows an unauthenticated attacker to connect to the target system using RDP and send specially crafted requests. Successful exploitation allows for remote code execution. The vulnerability is also known under the moniker of BlueKeep.
Action :Apply updates per vendor instructions.
Known To Be Used in Ransomware Campaigns? : Known Detected Feb 26, 2026
Notes :https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2019-0708
7.5
CVE-2021-20022 - SonicWall Email Security Unrestricted Upload of File Vulnerability -
Action Due Nov 17, 2021 Target Vendor : SonicWall
Description :SonicWall Email Security contains an unrestricted upload of file with dangerous type vulnerability that allows a post-authenticated attacker to upload a file to the remote host. This vulnerability has known usage in a SonicWall Email Security exploit chain along with CVE-2021-20021 and CVE-2021-20023 to achieve privilege escalation.
Action :Apply updates per vendor instructions.
Known To Be Used in Ransomware Campaigns? : Known Detected Nov 03, 2021
Notes :https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-20022
10.0
CVE-2017-7269 - Microsoft Windows Server Buffer Overflow Vulnerability -
Action Due May 03, 2022 Target Vendor : Microsoft
Description :Microsoft Windows Server 2003 R2 contains a buffer overflow vulnerability in Internet Information Services (IIS) 6.0 which allows remote attackers to execute code via a long header beginning with "If: <http://" in a PROPFIND request.
Action :Apply updates per vendor instructions.
Known To Be Used in Ransomware Campaigns? : Unknown
Notes :https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-7269
7.8
CVE-2021-36948 - Microsoft Windows Update Medic Service Privilege Escalation Vulnerability -
Action Due Nov 17, 2021 Target Vendor : Microsoft
Description :Microsoft Windows Update Medic Service contains an unspecified vulnerability that allows for privilege escalation.
Action :Apply updates per vendor instructions.
Known To Be Used in Ransomware Campaigns? : Unknown
Notes :https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-36948
4.9
CVE-2021-20023 - SonicWall Email Security Path Traversal Vulnerability -
Action Due Nov 17, 2021 Target Vendor : SonicWall
Description :SonicWall Email Security contains a path traversal vulnerability that allows a post-authenticated attacker to read files on the remote host. This vulnerability has known usage in a SonicWall Email Security exploit chain along with CVE-2021-20021 and CVE-2021-20022 to achieve privilege escalation.
Action :Apply updates per vendor instructions.
Known To Be Used in Ransomware Campaigns? : Known Detected Nov 03, 2021
Notes :https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-20023
9.0
CVE-2021-34527 - Microsoft Windows Print Spooler Remote Code Execution Vulnerability -
Action Due May 03, 2022 Target Vendor : Microsoft
Description :Microsoft Windows Print Spooler contains an unspecified vulnerability due to the Windows Print Spooler service improperly performing privileged file operations. Successful exploitation allows an attacker to perform remote code execution with SYSTEM privileges. The vulnerability is also known under the moniker of PrintNightmare.
Action :Apply updates per vendor instructions.
Known To Be Used in Ransomware Campaigns? : Known Detected Nov 03, 2021
Notes :Reference CISA's ED 21-04 (https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/directives/ed-21-04-mitigate-windows-print-spooler-service-vulnerability) for further guidance and requirements. Note: The due date for addressing this vulnerability aligns with the requirements outlined in ED 21-04. https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-34527
9.0
CVE-2020-1040 - Microsoft Hyper-V RemoteFX vGPU Remote Code Execution Vulnerability -
Action Due May 03, 2022 Target Vendor : Microsoft
Description :Microsoft Hyper-V RemoteFX vGPU contains an improper input validation vulnerability due to the host server failing to properly validate input from an authenticated user on a guest operating system. Successful exploitation allows for remote code execution on the host operating system.
Action :Apply updates per vendor instructions.
Known To Be Used in Ransomware Campaigns? : Unknown
Notes :https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-1040
7.8
CVE-2021-28310 - Microsoft Win32k Privilege Escalation Vulnerability -
Action Due Nov 17, 2021 Target Vendor : Microsoft
Description :Microsoft Windows Win32k contains an unspecified vulnerability that allows for privilege escalation.
Action :Apply updates per vendor instructions.
Known To Be Used in Ransomware Campaigns? : Unknown
Notes :https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-28310
9.0
CVE-2020-0688 - Microsoft Exchange Server Validation Key Remote Code Execution Vulnerability -
Action Due May 03, 2022 Target Vendor : Microsoft
Description :Microsoft Exchange Server Validation Key fails to properly create unique keys at install time, allowing for remote code execution.
Action :Apply updates per vendor instructions.
Known To Be Used in Ransomware Campaigns? : Known Detected Nov 03, 2021
Notes :https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-0688
9.3
CVE-2017-0143 - Microsoft Windows Server Message Block (SMBv1) Remote Code Execution Vulnerability -
Action Due May 03, 2022 Target Vendor : Microsoft
Description :Microsoft Windows Server Message Block 1.0 (SMBv1) contains an unspecified vulnerability that allows for remote code execution.
Action :Apply updates per vendor instructions.
Known To Be Used in Ransomware Campaigns? : Known Detected Nov 03, 2021
Notes :https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-0143
9.8
CVE-2021-20016 - SonicWall SSLVPN SMA100 SQL Injection Vulnerability -
Action Due Nov 17, 2021 Target Vendor : SonicWall
Description :SonicWall SSLVPN SMA100 contains a SQL injection vulnerability that allows remote exploitation for credential access by an unauthenticated attacker.
Action :Apply updates per vendor instructions.
Known To Be Used in Ransomware Campaigns? : Known Detected Nov 03, 2021
Notes :https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-20016
10.0
CVE-2020-12271 - Sophos SFOS SQL Injection Vulnerability -
Action Due May 03, 2022 Target Vendor : Sophos
Description :Sophos Firewall operating system (SFOS) firmware contains a SQL injection vulnerability when configured with either the administration (HTTPS) service or the User Portal is exposed on the WAN zone. Successful exploitation may cause remote code execution to exfiltrate usernames and hashed passwords for the local device admin(s), portal admins, and user accounts used for remote access (but not external Active Directory or LDAP passwords).
Action :Apply updates per vendor instructions.
Known To Be Used in Ransomware Campaigns? : Known Detected Nov 03, 2021
Notes :https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-12271
9.8
CVE-2020-10181 - Sumavision EMR Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) Vulnerability -
Action Due May 03, 2022 Target Vendor : Sumavision
Description :Sumavision Enhanced Multimedia Router (EMR) contains a cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerability allowing the creation of users with elevated privileges as administrator on a device.
Action :Apply updates per vendor instructions.
Known To Be Used in Ransomware Campaigns? : Unknown
Notes :https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-10181
9.3
CVE-2017-8759 - Microsoft .NET Framework Remote Code Execution Vulnerability -
Action Due May 03, 2022 Target Vendor : Microsoft
Description :Microsoft .NET Framework contains a remote code execution vulnerability when processing untrusted input that could allow an attacker to take control of an affected system.
Action :Apply updates per vendor instructions.
Known To Be Used in Ransomware Campaigns? : Unknown
Notes :https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-8759
7.6
CVE-2018-8653 - Microsoft Internet Explorer Scripting Engine Memory Corruption Vulnerability -
Action Due May 03, 2022 Target Vendor : Microsoft
Description :Microsoft Internet Explorer contains a memory corruption vulnerability due to how the Scripting Engine handles objects in memory, leading to remote code execution.
Action :Apply updates per vendor instructions.
Known To Be Used in Ransomware Campaigns? : Unknown
Notes :https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-8653
8.8
CVE-2021-21224 - Google Chromium V8 Type Confusion Vulnerability -
Action Due Nov 17, 2021 Target Vendor : Google
Description :Google Chromium V8 Engine contains a type confusion vulnerability that allows a remote attacker to execute code inside a sandbox via a crafted HTML page. This vulnerability could affect multiple web browsers that utilize Chromium, including, but not limited to, Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, and Opera.
Action :Apply updates per vendor instructions.
Known To Be Used in Ransomware Campaigns? : Unknown
Notes :https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-21224
8.8
CVE-2021-21193 - Google Chromium Blink Use-After-Free Vulnerability -
Action Due Nov 17, 2021 Target Vendor : Google
Description :Google Chromium Blink contains a use-after-free vulnerability that allows a remote attacker to potentially exploit heap corruption via a crafted HTML page. This vulnerability could affect multiple web browsers that utilize Chromium, including, but not limited to, Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, and Opera.
Action :Apply updates per vendor instructions.
Known To Be Used in Ransomware Campaigns? : Unknown
Notes :https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-21193
7.8
CVE-2019-0797 - Microsoft Win32k Privilege Escalation Vulnerability -
Action Due May 03, 2022 Target Vendor : Microsoft
Description :Microsoft Win32k contains a privilege escalation vulnerability when the Win32k component fails to properly handle objects in memory. Successful exploitation allows an attacker to execute code in kernel mode.
Action :Apply updates per vendor instructions.
Known To Be Used in Ransomware Campaigns? : Unknown
Notes :https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2019-0797
7.8
CVE-2019-1215 - Microsoft Windows Privilege Escalation Vulnerability -
Action Due May 03, 2022 Target Vendor : Microsoft
Description :Microsoft Windows contains an unspecified vulnerability due to the way ws2ifsl.sys (Winsock) handles objects in memory, allowing for privilege escalation. Successful exploitation allows an attacker to execute code with elevated privileges.
Action :Apply updates per vendor instructions.
Known To Be Used in Ransomware Campaigns? : Known Detected Nov 03, 2021
Notes :https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2019-1215