CVE-2021-3560
CISA KEVPublished May 12, 2023 · Updated April 3, 2026
high
Official Description+
Red Hat Polkit contains an incorrect authorization vulnerability through the bypassing of credential checks for D-Bus requests, allowing for privilege escalation.
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product |
|---|---|
| Red Hat | Polkit |
Patch Status
Patch by 2023-06-02
Recommended Actions
- Check if your systems use any of the affected products listed above.
- Apply vendor patches immediately if available.
- This vulnerability is in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog — prioritize remediation.
- Monitor vendor advisories for updates and additional mitigations.
- Review logs for indicators of compromise related to CVE-2021-3560.