How severe is CVE-2021-27085?

CVE-2021-27085 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10, rated HIGH. Immediate patching is strongly recommended.

Which packages are affected by CVE-2021-27085?

Affected package information for CVE-2021-27085 is not yet fully mapped. Check the official advisory links for details.

How do I fix CVE-2021-27085?

No fixed version has been published for CVE-2021-27085 yet. Monitor the advisory for updates, apply mitigations recommended by the vendor, and use O3 Security to track when a fix becomes available in your stack.

Is CVE-2021-27085 actively exploited in the wild?

Yes. There are 2 known exploit references for CVE-2021-27085, including 2 in-the-wild exploitations observed on GitHub and other sources. Treat this as actively exploitable and prioritize patching immediately. All exploit code should only be run in an isolated sandbox environment for research or authorized testing — never against production systems without explicit written authorization.

What is the EPSS score for CVE-2021-27085?

CVE-2021-27085 has an EPSS (Exploit Prediction Scoring System) score of 1.8%, placing it in the 83th percentile of all CVEs. EPSS is maintained by FIRST.org and estimates the probability that a vulnerability will be exploited in the wild within the next 30 days. This score indicates relatively lower exploitation probability, though the CVSS severity should still guide your patching priority.

Is CVE-2021-27085 in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog?

Yes. CVE-2021-27085 (Microsoft Internet Explorer Remote Code Execution Vulnerability) was added to CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog on 2021-11-03. CISA required all US federal civilian agencies to remediate this vulnerability by 2021-11-17. The required action was: Apply updates per vendor instructions. Being listed in the KEV catalog is the strongest possible confirmation of active exploitation — treat this as a critical priority.

Which products and versions are affected by CVE-2021-27085?

CVE-2021-27085 affects microsoft internet explorer (1 version, e.g. 11). Check the affected-products list on this page against your deployed version to confirm exposure.

When was CVE-2021-27085 published, and has it been updated?

CVE-2021-27085 was published on March 11, 2021 and was last updated on October 30, 2025. Advisory data evolves as severity scores, affected ranges, and exploit intelligence are revised — always check the latest version of the advisory before acting.

CISA KEV·Added 2021-11-03 — agencies required to remediate by 2021-11-17

CVE-2021-27085

HIGH

Internet Explorer Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Published

Mar 11, 2021

Updated

Oct 30, 2025

Affected

0 pkgs

Patched

None yet

Exploits

2 known

EPSS Exploitation Probability

via FIRST.org ↗

1.8%probability of exploitation in next 30 days

Lower Risk83th percentile0.00%

EPSS (Exploit Prediction Scoring System) is a daily probability model maintained by FIRST.org. It estimates the likelihood a CVE will be exploited in production environments within the next 30 days, derived from real-world threat intelligence signals.

Description

Internet Explorer Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Affected Products

1 product · 1 configurations

Application

internet explorermicrosoft

1 version

Exploits & PoCs

Research use only. For defensive security, authorized penetration testing, and academic research only. Never execute exploit code against systems without explicit written authorization.

Internet Explorer Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

portal.msrc.microsoft.comMSMar 2021

Internet Explorer Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

cisa.govCISANov 2021

Frequently Asked Questions

Internet Explorer Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

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