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CVE-2021-3493 CISA KEV · Actively exploited

kernel: overlayfs file system caps privilege escalation

CVSS score

7.4

EPSS probability

%49.2

Risk score

7.3

Published

5 y ago

Public Exploits · GitHub and Metasploit Intelligence

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It's a CVE-2021-3493 Exploit written in C

Public PoCSource updated: 01.09.2026 03:11:07

0xlane/CVE-2021-3493

Public PoCSource updated: 23.07.2026 11:27:25

WhatsWrongAndWhy/CVE-2021-3493

Public PoCSource updated: 21.07.2026 18:59:51

Type Local Privilege Escalation exploit for CVE-2021-3493(Ubuntu Kernel vulnerability) documrnted during TryHackme Lab

Public PoCSource updated: 20.04.2026 11:08:30

CVE-2021-3493 OverlayFS privilege escalation exploit framework with advanced red team features. Includes persistence mechanisms, post-exploitation modules, stealth capabilities, and comprehensive documentation. For authorized testing only.

Public PoCSource updated: 23.12.2025 13:14:14

root Privileges

Public PoCSource updated: 22.10.2025 11:36:29

Sornphut/OverlayFS---CVE-2021-3493

Public PoCSource updated: 05.03.2025 17:03:50

Exploit a 2021 Kernel vulnerability in Ubuntu to become root almost instantly!

Public PoCSource updated: 16.09.2024 12:37:40

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