CVE-2021-47799CWE-266

Visual Tools DVR VX16 4.2.28 - Local Privilege Escalation

High · published January 15, 2026

CVSS v4.0
8.5
EPSS
0%
Percentile
3.3
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

Visual Tools DVR VX16 version 4.2.28 contains a local privilege escalation vulnerability in its Sudo configuration that allows attackers to gain root access. Attackers can exploit the unsafe Sudo settings by using mount commands to bind a shell, enabling unauthorized system-level privileges.

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v4.0
8.5 · HIGH
Vector
CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N
EPSS
0.00144 · 3.3th percentile
Weakness
CWE-266 · Incorrect Privilege Assignment
Published
2026-01-15T15:52Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 15 JAN 15:52Z
    Visual Tools DVR VX16 4.2.28 - Local Privilege Escalation
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