CVE-2021-1498
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CVE-2021-1498 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 100.00% 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/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Cisco | Hyperflex Hx Data Platform | < 4.0\(2e\) |
| Cisco | Hyperflex Hx Data Platform | >= 4.5, < 4.5\(2a\) |
References
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/162976/Cisco-HyperFlex-HX-Data-Platform-Command-Execution.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/162976/Cisco-HyperFlex-HX-Data-Platform-Command-Execution.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2021-1498US Government Resource
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Analyzed
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