8.8
HIGH
CVSS 3.1
CVE-2021-28455
Microsoft Jet Red Database Engine and Access Connectivity Engine Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Overview
Description
Microsoft Jet Red Database Engine and Access Connectivity Engine Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Details
INFO
Published Date :
May 11, 2021, 7:15 p.m.
Last Modified :
June 17, 2026, 3:46 a.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
Impact
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2021-28455
vulnerability.
Even if cvefeed.io is aware of the exact versions of the
products
that
are
affected, the information is not represented in the table below.
Scoring
CVSS Scores
The Common Vulnerability Scoring System is a standardized framework
for assessing the severity of vulnerabilities in software and systems.
We collect and displays CVSS scores from various sources for each CVE.
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 2.0 | MEDIUM | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | [email protected] |
Solution
The Microsoft Jet Red Database Engine is vulnerable to a remote code execution vulnerability; this can be remediated by applying the relevant security updates.
- Apply the appropriate security update released by Microsoft for your installed software.
- For Office 365, Office 2016 C2R, or Office 2019, ensure automatic updates are enabled, or manually perform an update within any Office application.
- Reboot the affected system if prompted.
References
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2021-28455.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2021-28455 | Patch Vendor Advisory |
| https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2021-28455 | Patch Vendor Advisory |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
While CVE identifies
specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or
weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2021-28455 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification
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approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2021-28455
weaknesses.
We scan GitHub repositories to detect new proof-of-concept exploits. Following list is a collection of public exploits and proof-of-concepts, which have been published on GitHub (sorted by the most recently updated).
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The following list is the news that have been mention
CVE-2021-28455 vulnerability anywhere in the article.
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CVE-2021-28455 vulnerability over time.
Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.
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CVE Modified by [email protected]
Jun. 17, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Affected [{'cpes': ['cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:access:2013:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*'], 'vendor': 'Microsoft', 'product': 'Microsoft Access 2013 Service Pack 1 (32-bit editions)', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '15.0.0', 'lessThan': '15.0.5353.1000', 'versionType': 'custom'}], 'platforms': ['Unknown']}, {'cpes': ['cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:access:2013:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*'], 'vendor': 'Microsoft', 'product': 'Microsoft Access 2013 Service Pack 1 (64-bit editions)', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '15.0.0', 'lessThan': '15.0.5353.1000', 'versionType': 'custom'}], 'platforms': ['Unknown']}, {'cpes': ['cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:office:2019:*:*:*:*:*:*:*'], 'vendor': 'Microsoft', 'product': 'Microsoft Office 2019', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '19.0.0', 'lessThan': 'https://aka.ms/OfficeSecurityReleases', 'versionType': 'custom'}], 'platforms': ['32-bit Systems', 'x64-based Systems']}, {'cpes': ['cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:365_apps:-:*:*:*:enterprise:*:*:*'], 'vendor': 'Microsoft', 'product': 'Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '16.0.1', 'lessThan': 'https://aka.ms/OfficeSecurityReleases', 'versionType': 'custom'}], 'platforms': ['32-bit Systems', 'x64-based Systems']}, {'cpes': ['cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:office:2016:*:*:*:*:*:x86:*', 'cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:office:2016:*:*:*:*:*:x64:*'], 'vendor': 'Microsoft', 'product': 'Microsoft Office 2016', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '16.0.0', 'lessThan': '16.0.5161.1001', 'versionType': 'custom'}], 'platforms': ['32-bit Systems', 'x64-based Systems']}, {'cpes': ['cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:access:2016:*:*:*:*:*:*:*'], 'vendor': 'Microsoft', 'product': 'Microsoft Access 2016 (32-bit edition)', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '16.0.0', 'lessThan': 'publication', 'versionType': 'custom'}], 'platforms': ['Unknown']}, {'cpes': ['cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:access:2016:*:*:*:*:*:*:*'], 'vendor': 'Microsoft', 'product': 'Microsoft Access 2016 (64-bit edition)', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '16.0.0', 'lessThan': 'publication', 'versionType': 'custom'}], 'platforms': ['Unknown']}, {'cpes': ['cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:office:2013:sp1:*:*:rt:*:*:*', 'cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:office:2013:sp1:*:*:*:*:x86:*', 'cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:office:2013:sp1:*:*:*:*:x64:*'], 'vendor': 'Microsoft', 'product': 'Microsoft Office 2013 Service Pack 1', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '15.0.0', 'lessThan': '15.0.5345.1001', 'versionType': 'custom'}], 'platforms': ['ARM64-based Systems', '32-bit Systems', 'x64-based Systems']}, {'cpes': ['cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10_1809:10.0.17134.2207:*:*:*:*:*:x64:*', 'cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10_1803:10.0.17134.2207:*:*:*:*:*:x64:*', 'cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10_1803:10.0.17134.2207:*:*:*:*:*:arm64:*'], 'vendor': 'Microsoft', 'product': 'Windows 10 Version 1803', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '10.0.0', 'lessThan': '10.0.17134.2207', 'versionType': 'custom'}], 'platforms': ['32-bit Systems', 'x64-based Systems', 'ARM64-based Systems']}, {'cpes': ['cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10_1809:10.0.17763.1935:*:*:*:*:*:x86:*', 'cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10_1809:10.0.17763.1935:*:*:*:*:*:x64:*', 'cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10_1809:10.0.17763.1935:*:*:*:*:*:arm64:*'], 'vendor': 'Microsoft', 'product': 'Windows 10 Version 1809', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '10.0.0', 'lessThan': '10.0.17763.1935', 'versionType': 'custom'}], 'platforms': ['32-bit Systems', 'x64-based Systems', 'ARM64-based Systems']}, {'cpes': ['cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2019:10.0.17763.1935:*:*:*:*:*:*:*'], 'vendor': 'Microsoft', 'product': 'Windows Server 2019', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '10.0.0', 'lessThan': '10.0.17763.1935', 'versionType': 'custom'}], 'platforms': ['x64-based Systems']}, {'cpes': ['cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2019:10.0.17763.1935:*:*:*:*:*:*:*'], 'vendor': 'Microsoft', 'product': 'Windows Server 2019 (Server Core installation)', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '10.0.0', 'lessThan': '10.0.17763.1935', 'versionType': 'custom'}], 'platforms': ['x64-based Systems']}, {'cpes': ['cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10_1909:10.0.18363.1556:*:*:*:*:*:x86:*', 'cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10_1909:10.0.18363.1556:*:*:*:*:*:x64:*', 'cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10_1809:10.0.18363.1556:*:*:*:*:*:x64:*'], 'vendor': 'Microsoft', 'product': 'Windows 10 Version 1909', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '10.0.0', 'lessThan': '10.0.18363.1556', 'versionType': 'custom'}], 'platforms': ['32-bit Systems', 'x64-based Systems', 'ARM64-based Systems']}, {'cpes': ['cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_1909:10.0.18363.1556:*:*:*:*:*:*:*'], 'vendor': 'Microsoft', 'product': 'Windows Server, version 1909 (Server Core installation)', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '10.0.0', 'lessThan': '10.0.18363.1556', 'versionType': 'custom'}], 'platforms': ['x64-based Systems']}, {'cpes': ['cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10_1809:10.0.19041.982:*:*:*:*:*:x64:*'], 'vendor': 'Microsoft', 'product': 'Windows 10 Version 2004', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '10.0.0', 'lessThan': '10.0.19041.982', 'versionType': 'custom'}], 'platforms': ['32-bit Systems', 'ARM64-based Systems', 'x64-based Systems']}, {'cpes': ['cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2004:10.0.19041.982:*:*:*:*:*:*:*'], 'vendor': 'Microsoft', 'product': 'Windows Server version 2004', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '10.0.0', 'lessThan': '10.0.19041.982', 'versionType': 'custom'}], 'platforms': ['x64-based Systems']}, {'cpes': ['cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10_20H2:10.0.19042.982:*:*:*:*:*:x86:*', 'cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10_20H2:10.0.19042.982:*:*:*:*:*:arm64:*'], 'vendor': 'Microsoft', 'product': 'Windows 10 Version 20H2', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '10.0.0', 'lessThan': '10.0.19042.982', 'versionType': 'custom'}], 'platforms': ['32-bit Systems', 'ARM64-based Systems']}, {'cpes': ['cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_20H2:10.0.19042.982:*:*:*:*:*:*:*'], 'vendor': 'Microsoft', 'product': 'Windows Server version 20H2', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '10.0.0', 'lessThan': '10.0.19042.982', 'versionType': 'custom'}], 'platforms': ['x64-based Systems']}, {'cpes': ['cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10_1507:10.0.10240.18931:*:*:*:*:*:x86:*', 'cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10_1507:10.0.10240.18931:*:*:*:*:*:x64:*'], 'vendor': 'Microsoft', 'product': 'Windows 10 Version 1507', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '10.0.0', 'lessThan': '10.0.10240.18931', 'versionType': 'custom'}], 'platforms': ['32-bit Systems', 'x64-based Systems']}, {'cpes': ['cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10_1607:10.0.14393.4401:*:*:*:*:*:x86:*', 'cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10_1607:10.0.14393.4401:*:*:*:*:*:x64:*'], 'vendor': 'Microsoft', 'product': 'Windows 10 Version 1607', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '10.0.0', 'lessThan': '10.0.14393.4401', 'versionType': 'custom'}], 'platforms': ['32-bit Systems', 'x64-based Systems']}, {'cpes': ['cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2016:10.0.14393.4401:*:*:*:*:*:*:*'], 'vendor': 'Microsoft', 'product': 'Windows Server 2016', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '10.0.0', 'lessThan': '10.0.14393.4401', 'versionType': 'custom'}], 'platforms': ['x64-based Systems']}, {'cpes': ['cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2016:10.0.14393.4401:*:*:*:*:*:*:*'], 'vendor': 'Microsoft', 'product': 'Windows Server 2016 (Server Core installation)', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '10.0.0', 'lessThan': '10.0.14393.4401', 'versionType': 'custom'}], 'platforms': ['x64-based Systems']}, {'cpes': ['cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_7:6.1.7601.24597:sp1:*:*:*:*:x86:*', 'cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_7:6.1.7601.24598:sp1:*:*:*:*:x86:*'], 'vendor': 'Microsoft', 'product': 'Windows 7', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '6.1.0', 'lessThan': '6.1.7601.24597', 'versionType': 'custom'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': '6.1.0', 'lessThan': '6.1.7601.24598', 'versionType': 'custom'}], 'platforms': ['32-bit Systems']}, {'cpes': ['cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_7:6.1.7601.24597:sp1:*:*:*:*:x64:*', 'cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_7:6.1.7601.24598:sp1:*:*:*:*:x64:*'], 'vendor': 'Microsoft', 'product': 'Windows 7 Service Pack 1', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '6.1.0', 'lessThan': '6.1.7601.24597', 'versionType': 'custom'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': '6.1.0', 'lessThan': '6.1.7601.24598', 'versionType': 'custom'}], 'platforms': ['x64-based Systems']}, {'cpes': ['cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_8.1:6.3.9600.20017:*:*:*:*:*:x86:*', 'cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_8.1:6.3.9600.20017:*:*:*:*:*:x64:*', 'cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_rt_8.1:6.3.9600.20017:*:*:*:*:*:*:*'], 'vendor': 'Microsoft', 'product': 'Windows 8.1', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '6.3.0', 'lessThan': '6.3.9600.20017', 'versionType': 'custom'}], 'platforms': ['32-bit Systems', 'x64-based Systems', 'ARM64-based Systems']}, {'cpes': ['cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2008_sp2:6.0.6003.21117:*:*:*:*:*:x64:*'], 'vendor': 'Microsoft', 'product': 'Windows Server 2008 Service Pack 2', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '6.0.0', 'lessThan': '6.0.6003.21117', 'versionType': 'custom'}], 'platforms': ['32-bit Systems']}, {'cpes': ['cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2008_sp2:6.0.6003.21117:*:*:*:*:*:x64:*', 'cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2008_sp2:6.0.6003.21117:*:*:*:*:*:x86:*'], 'vendor': 'Microsoft', 'product': 'Windows Server 2008 Service Pack 2 (Server Core installation)', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '6.0.0', 'lessThan': '6.0.6003.21117', 'versionType': 'custom'}], 'platforms': ['32-bit Systems', 'x64-based Systems']}, {'cpes': ['cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2008_sp2:6.0.6003.21117:*:*:*:*:*:x86:*'], 'vendor': 'Microsoft', 'product': 'Windows Server 2008 Service Pack 2', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '6.0.0', 'lessThan': '6.0.6003.21117', 'versionType': 'custom'}], 'platforms': ['x64-based Systems']}, {'cpes': ['cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2008_R2:6.1.7601.24597:*:*:*:*:*:x64:*', 'cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2008_R2:6.1.7601.24598:*:*:*:*:*:x64:*'], 'vendor': 'Microsoft', 'product': 'Windows Server 2008 R2 Service Pack 1', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '6.1.0', 'lessThan': '6.1.7601.24597', 'versionType': 'custom'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': '6.1.0', 'lessThan': '6.1.7601.24598', 'versionType': 'custom'}], 'platforms': ['x64-based Systems']}, {'cpes': ['cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2008_R2:6.1.7601.24597:*:*:*:*:*:x64:*', 'cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2008_R2:6.1.7601.24598:*:*:*:*:*:x64:*'], 'vendor': 'Microsoft', 'product': 'Windows Server 2008 R2 Service Pack 1 (Server Core installation)', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '6.0.0', 'lessThan': '6.1.7601.24597', 'versionType': 'custom'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': '6.0.0', 'lessThan': '6.1.7601.24598', 'versionType': 'custom'}], 'platforms': ['x64-based Systems']}, {'cpes': ['cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2012:6.2.9200.23347:*:*:*:*:*:x64:*'], 'vendor': 'Microsoft', 'product': 'Windows Server 2012', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '6.2.0', 'lessThan': '6.2.9200.23347', 'versionType': 'custom'}], 'platforms': ['x64-based Systems']}, {'cpes': ['cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2012:6.2.9200.23347:*:*:*:*:*:x64:*'], 'vendor': 'Microsoft', 'product': 'Windows Server 2012 (Server Core installation)', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '6.2.0', 'lessThan': '6.2.9200.23347', 'versionType': 'custom'}], 'platforms': ['x64-based Systems']}, {'cpes': ['cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2012_R2:6.3.9600.20017:*:*:*:*:*:x64:*'], 'vendor': 'Microsoft', 'product': 'Windows Server 2012 R2', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '6.3.0', 'lessThan': '6.3.9600.20017', 'versionType': 'custom'}], 'platforms': ['x64-based Systems']}, {'cpes': ['cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2012_R2:6.3.9600.20017:*:*:*:*:*:x64:*'], 'vendor': 'Microsoft', 'product': 'Windows Server 2012 R2 (Server Core installation)', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '6.3.0', 'lessThan': '6.3.9600.20017', 'versionType': 'custom'}], 'platforms': ['x64-based Systems']}] -
CVE Modified by af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Nov. 21, 2024
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2021-28455 -
CVE Modified by [email protected]
May. 14, 2024
Action Type Old Value New Value -
CVE Modified by [email protected]
Dec. 29, 2023
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 Microsoft Corporation AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H -
CWE Remap by [email protected]
Jun. 28, 2022
Action Type Old Value New Value Changed CWE CWE-77 NVD-CWE-noinfo -
Initial Analysis by [email protected]
May. 18, 2021
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V2 NIST (AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:P/I:P/A:P) Added CVSS V3.1 NIST AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Changed Reference Type https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2021-28455 No Types Assigned https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2021-28455 Patch, Vendor Advisory Added CWE NIST CWE-77 Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:365_apps:-:*:*:*:enterprise:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:office:2013:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:office:2013:sp1:*:*:rt:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:office:2016:*:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:office:2019:*:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10:20h2:*:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10:1607:*:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10:1803:*:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10:1809:*:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10:1909:*:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10:2004:*:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_7:-:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_8.1:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_rt_8.1:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2008:-:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2012:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2012:r2:*:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2016:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2016:20h2:*:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2016:1909:*:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2016:2004:*:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2019:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
EPSS is a daily estimate of the probability of exploitation activity
being observed over the next 30 days. Following chart shows the EPSS
score history of the vulnerability.