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-2021-33771 - Microsoft Windows Kernel Privilege Escalation Vulnerability -
Action Due Nov 17, 2021 Target Vendor : Microsoft
Description :Microsoft Windows kernel 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-2021-33771
9.3
CVE-2021-31956 - Microsoft Windows NTFS Privilege Escalation Vulnerability -
Action Due Nov 17, 2021 Target Vendor : Microsoft
Description :Microsoft Windows New Technology File System (NTFS) contains an unspecified vulnerability that allows attackers to escalate privileges via a specially crafted application.
Action :Apply updates per vendor instructions.
Known To Be Used in Ransomware Campaigns? : Unknown
Notes :https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-31956
7.8
CVE-2021-31201 - Microsoft Enhanced Cryptographic Provider Privilege Escalation Vulnerability -
Action Due Nov 17, 2021 Target Vendor : Microsoft
Description :Microsoft Enhanced Cryptographic Provider 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-2021-31201
7.8
CVE-2021-31979 - Microsoft Windows Kernel Privilege Escalation Vulnerability -
Action Due Nov 17, 2021 Target Vendor : Microsoft
Description :Microsoft Windows kernel 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-2021-31979
8.8
CVE-2020-1020 - Microsoft Windows Adobe Font Manager Library Remote Code Execution Vulnerability -
Action Due May 03, 2022 Target Vendor : Microsoft
Description :Microsoft Windows Adobe Font Manager Library contains an unspecified vulnerability when handling specially crafted multi-master fonts (Adobe Type 1 PostScript format) that allows for remote code execution for all systems except Windows 10. For systems running Windows 10, an attacker who successfully exploited the vulnerability could execute code in an AppContainer sandbox context with limited privileges and capabilities.
Action :Apply updates per vendor instructions.
Known To Be Used in Ransomware Campaigns? : Unknown
Notes :https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-1020
7.8
CVE-2021-38645 - Microsoft Open Management Infrastructure (OMI) Privilege Escalation Vulnerability -
Action Due Nov 17, 2021 Target Vendor : Microsoft
Description :Microsoft Open Management Infrastructure (OMI) within Azure VM Management Extensions 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-2021-38645
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
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
8.8
CVE-2020-16009 - Google Chromium V8 Type Confusion Vulnerability -
Action Due May 03, 2022 Target Vendor : Google
Description :Google Chromium V8 Engine contains a type confusion 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-2020-16009
8.8
CVE-2021-30632 - Google Chromium V8 Out-of-Bounds Write Vulnerability -
Action Due Nov 17, 2021 Target Vendor : Google
Description :Google Chromium V8 Engine contains an out-of-bounds write 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-2021-30632
8.8
CVE-2020-16013 - Google Chromium V8 Incorrect Implementation Vulnerabililty -
Action Due May 03, 2022 Target Vendor : Google
Description :Google Chromium V8 Engine contains an inappropriate implementation 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-2020-16013
10.0
CVE-2021-22893 - Ivanti Pulse Connect Secure Use-After-Free Vulnerability -
Action Due May 03, 2022 Target Vendor : Ivanti
Description :Ivanti Pulse Connect Secure contains a use-after-free vulnerability that allow a remote, unauthenticated attacker to execute code via license services.
Action :Apply updates per vendor instructions.
Known To Be Used in Ransomware Campaigns? : Known Detected Nov 03, 2021
Notes :Reference CISA's ED 21-03 (https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/directives/ed-21-03-mitigate-pulse-connect-secure-product-vulnerabilities) for further guidance and requirements. Note: The due date for addressing this vulnerability aligns with the requirements outlined in ED 21-03. https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-22893
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
7.8
CVE-2017-11774 - Microsoft Office Outlook Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability -
Action Due May 03, 2022 Target Vendor : Microsoft
Description :Microsoft Office Outlook contains a security feature bypass vulnerability due to improperly handling objects in memory. Successful exploitation allows an attacker to execute commands.
Action :Apply updates per vendor instructions.
Known To Be Used in Ransomware Campaigns? : Unknown
Notes :https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-11774
7.6
CVE-2020-0968 - 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-2020-0968
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
7.8
CVE-2019-0808 - Microsoft Win32k Privilege Escalation Vulnerability -
Action Due May 03, 2022 Target Vendor : Microsoft
Description :Microsoft Win32k contains a privilege escalation vulnerability due to the component failing to properly handle objects in memory. 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-2019-0808
7.8
CVE-2021-26857 - Microsoft Exchange Server Remote Code Execution Vulnerability -
Action Due May 03, 2022 Target Vendor : Microsoft
Description :Microsoft Exchange Server contains an unspecified vulnerability that allows for remote code execution. This vulnerability is part of the ProxyLogon exploit chain.
Action :Apply updates per vendor instructions.
Known To Be Used in Ransomware Campaigns? : Known Detected Nov 03, 2021
Notes :Reference CISA's ED 21-02 (https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/directives/ed-21-02-mitigate-microsoft-exchange-premises-product-vulnerabilities) for further guidance and requirements. Note: The due date for addressing this vulnerability aligns with the requirements outlined in ED 21-02. https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-26857