# CVE-2021-42098: Remote Desktop Manager: An incomplete permission check on entries in Devolutions Remote Desktop Manager before 2021.2.16 allows…

CVE-2021-42098 is fixed in Remote Desktop Manager on 1 platform by Remote Desktop Manager 2021.2.16.0 (version 2021.2.16.0), released October 8, 2021. It is not reported as exploited. Patch Radar priority: High.

- Web page: https://patchblox.com/security/cve/CVE-2021-42098
- Priority: High
- CVSS: 8.8
- EPSS: 0.0176
- CISA KEV: not listed
- Exploited (vendor report): no
- Publicly disclosed: no
- Published: Oct 18, 2021
- Vendor advisory: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-42098

## Description

An incomplete permission check on entries in Devolutions Remote Desktop Manager before 2021.2.16 allows attackers to bypass permissions via batch custom PowerShell.

## Where it's fixed

| Platform | Product | Fixed in | Fix | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windows apps | Remote Desktop Manager | 2021.2.16.0 | [Remote Desktop Manager 2021.2.16.0](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/windows-app/devolutions.remotedesktopmanager-2021.2.16.0.md) | Oct 8, 2021 |

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