CVE-2021-27762

Name: CVE-2021-27762
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-05-06T18:15:08.83+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 0.65%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-27762 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Misconfigured security-related HTTP headers: Several security-related headers were missing or mis-configured on the web responses. EPSS estimates a 0.65% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Misconfigured security-related HTTP headers: Several security-related headers were missing or mis-configured on the web responses

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

0.65%

46.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Hcltech	Bigfix Platform	>= 9.5, < 9.5.19
Hcltech	Bigfix Platform	>= 10.0, < 10.0.6

References

https://support.hcltechsw.com/csm?id=kb_article&sysparm_article=KB0098116Vendor Advisory
https://support.hcltechsw.com/csm?id=kb_article&sysparm_article=KB0098116Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: May 6, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-27762?

Misconfigured security-related HTTP headers: Several security-related headers were missing or mis-configured on the web responses

How severe is CVE-2021-27762?

CVE-2021-27762 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.65% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-27762?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2021-27762?

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Source: NVD / NIST