Privilege Escalation Vulnerability in Rockstar Games Launcher by Rockstar Games
CVE-2021-47852

8.5HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Rockstar Games

Status
Rockstar Games Launcher
Vendor
CVE Published:
21 January 2026

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2021-47852?

The Rockstar Games Launcher version 1.0.37.349 is susceptible to a privilege escalation vulnerability that permits authenticated users to alter the service executable due to weak file permissions. This allows attackers to replace the legitimate RockstarService.exe with a malicious binary, effectively enabling them to create a new administrator account and gain elevated privileges on the system.

Affected Version(s)

Rockstar Games Launcher 1.0.37.349

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

CVE-2021-47852 - Proof of Concept

References

https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/49739
exploit
https://socialclub.rockstargames.com/rockstar-games-launcher
product
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/rockstar-service-ins...
third-party-advisory

CVSS V4

Score:
8.5
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Attack Required:
None
Privileges Required:
Undefined
User Interaction:
None

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

George Tsimpidas
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