CVE-2021-1497

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10Actively ExploitedEPSS 99.93%

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CVE-2021-1497 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Multiple vulnerabilities in the web-based management interface of Cisco HyperFlex HX could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to perform command injection attacks against an affected device. For more information about these vulnerabilities, see the Details section of this advisory.. CISA has confirmed active exploitation in the wild. EPSS estimates a 99.93% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Multiple vulnerabilities in the web-based management interface of Cisco HyperFlex HX could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to perform command injection attacks against an affected device. For more information about these vulnerabilities, see the Details section of this advisory.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
9.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability
99.93%

100.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Exploitation Status

This vulnerability is listed in CISA’s Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. Federal agencies must remediate by .

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
CiscoHyperflex Hx Data Platform< 4.0\(2e\)
CiscoHyperflex Hx Data Platform>= 4.5, < 4.5\(2a\)

References

Timeline

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Status
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-1497?
Multiple vulnerabilities in the web-based management interface of Cisco HyperFlex HX could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to perform command injection attacks against an affected device. For more information about these vulnerabilities, see the Details section of this advisory.
How severe is CVE-2021-1497?
CVE-2021-1497 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 99.93% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. This vulnerability is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
How do I fix CVE-2021-1497?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST