CVE-2021-27756
HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 0.54%
Last modified
CVE-2021-27756 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. "TLS-RSA cipher suites are not disabled in BigFix Compliance up to v2.0.5. If TLS 2.0 and secure ciphers are not enabled then an attacker can passively record traffic and later decrypt it.". EPSS estimates a 0.54% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
"TLS-RSA cipher suites are not disabled in BigFix Compliance up to v2.0.5. If TLS 2.0 and secure ciphers are not enabled then an attacker can passively record traffic and later decrypt it."
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Hcltech | Bigfix Compliance | >= 2.0, < 2.0.6 |
References
- https://support.hcltechsw.com/csm?id=kb_article&sysparm_article=KB0096977Mitigation, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.hcltechsw.com/csm?id=kb_article&sysparm_article=KB0096977Mitigation, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-27756?
"TLS-RSA cipher suites are not disabled in BigFix Compliance up to v2.0.5. If TLS 2.0 and secure ciphers are not enabled then an attacker can passively record traffic and later decrypt it."
How severe is CVE-2021-27756?
CVE-2021-27756 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.54% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-27756?
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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