CVE-2021-27899

HighCVSS 7.4/10Last modified Jun 17, 2026

Description

The Proofpoint Insider Threat Management Agents (formerly ObserveIT Agent) for MacOS and Linux perform improper validation of the ITM Server's certificate, which enables a remote attacker to intercept and alter these communications using a man-in-the-middle attack. All versions before 7.11.1 are affected. Agents for Windows and Cloud are not affected.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1 7.4/10CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N

Weakness enumeration

CWE-295

Affected software

No affected versions have been published.

Timeline

Published
Apr 6, 2021
Last modified
Jun 17, 2026
NVD status
Modified

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