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CVE-2021-27571: An issue was discovered in Emote Remote Mouse through 4.0.0.0. Attackers can retrieve recently used and running applications, their icons, and their file paths. This information is sent in cleartex...
CVE-2021-27571 · published 5 years ago
Summary
An issue was discovered in Emote Remote Mouse through 4.0.0.0. Attackers can retrieve recently used and running applications, their icons, and their file paths. This information is sent in cleartext and is not protected by any authentication logic.
What to do
The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.
Affected software
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions |
|---|---|---|
| remotemouse | emote_remote_mouse |
<= 4.0.0.0 cpe:2.3:a:remotemouse:emote_remote_mouse:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
Original advisory text
An issue was discovered in Emote Remote Mouse through 4.0.0.0. Attackers can retrieve recently used and running applications, their icons, and their file paths. This information is sent in cleartex...
An issue was discovered in Emote Remote Mouse through 4.0.0.0. Attackers can retrieve recently used and running applications, their icons, and their file paths. This information is sent in cleartext and is not protected by any authentication logic.
References
- https://axelp.io/MouseTrap Exploit Third Party Advisory
- https://remotemouse.net/blog/ Product
Internet-facing
14 days
Internal
60 days
- Not known to be exploited
- Can be exploited automatically (estimated)
- Gives an attacker partial control (estimated)
Type
CWE-306Missing Authentication for Critical Function
Timeline
Published7 May 2021
Updated4 Nov 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2021-27571 · NVD
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