PT-2021-3461 · Microsoft · Windows

Piotr Madej + 3 · Published 2021-06-08 · Updated 2026-03-10 · CVE-2021-1675

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v2.0

9.3

High

Base vector

AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions Microsoft Windows versions (affected versions not specified)

Description This issue concerns a remote code execution flaw in the Windows Print Spooler service, also known as PrintNightmare. The vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected systems. Exploitation can occur without authentication. Multiple reports indicate the vulnerability remains active on many machines within Active Directory networks, potentially allowing attackers to deliver payloads via the SMB protocol. The vulnerability affects the system, allowing attackers to impact its functionality.

Recommendations At the moment, there is no information about a newer version that contains a fix for this vulnerability.

Exploit

Improper Privilege Management

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-269

Related Identifiers

BDU:2021-03322

CVE-2021-1675

Affected Products

Windows

References · 126

• 🔥 https://github.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/blob/master/modules/auxiliary/admin/dcerpc/cve_2021_1675_printnightmare.rb · Exploit
• 🔥 https://github.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/blob/master/modules/exploits/windows/dcerpc/cve_2021_1675_printnightmare.rb · Exploit
• 🔥 https://github.com/cube0x0/CVE-2021-1675 · Exploit
• 🔥 https://github.com/calebstewart/CVE-2021-1675 · Exploit
• 🔥 https://github.com/hlldz/CVE-2021-1675-LPE · Exploit
• 🔥 https://github.com/LaresLLC/CVE-2021-1675 · Exploit
• 🔥 https://github.com/ly4k/PrintNightmare · Exploit
• 🔥 https://github.com/ollypwn/PrintNightmare · Exploit
• 🔥 https://github.com/mstxq17/CVE-2021-1675_RDL_LPE · Exploit
• 🔥 https://github.com/sailay1996/PrintNightmare-LPE · Exploit
• 🔥 https://github.com/evilashz/CVE-2021-1675-LPE-EXP · Exploit
• 🔥 https://github.com/cybersecurityworks553/CVE-2021-1675_PrintNightMare · Exploit
• 🔥 https://github.com/JumpsecLabs/PrintNightmare · Exploit
• 🔥 https://github.com/fumamatar/NimNightmare · Exploit
• 🔥 https://github.com/eversinc33/NimNightmare · Exploit