CVE-2021-43890
CISA KEVPublished December 15, 2021 · Updated April 3, 2026
high
Official Description+
Microsoft Windows AppX Installer contains a spoofing vulnerability which has a high impacts to confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product |
|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows |
Patch Status
Patch by 2021-12-29
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-2021-43890.