CVE-2021-29143

Name: CVE-2021-29143
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-07-22T14:15:07.947+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.2/10EPSS 2.59%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-29143 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.2/10 on the CVSS scale. A remote execution of arbitrary commands vulnerability was discovered in Aruba CX 6200F Switch Series, Aruba 6300 Switch Series, Aruba 6400 Switch Series, Aruba 8320 Switch Series, Aruba 8325 Switch Series, Aruba 8400 Switch Series, Aruba CX 8360 Switch Series version(s): Aruba AOS-CX firmware: 10.04.xxxx - versions prior to 10.04.3070, 10.05.xxxx - versions prior to 10.05.0070, 10.06.xxxx - versions prior to 10.06.0110, 10.07.xxxx - versions prior to 10.07.0001. Aruba has released upgrades for Aruba AOS-CX devices that address this security vulnerability.. EPSS estimates a 2.59% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A remote execution of arbitrary commands vulnerability was discovered in Aruba CX 6200F Switch Series, Aruba 6300 Switch Series, Aruba 6400 Switch Series, Aruba 8320 Switch Series, Aruba 8325 Switch Series, Aruba 8400 Switch Series, Aruba CX 8360 Switch Series version(s): Aruba AOS-CX firmware: 10.04.xxxx - versions prior to 10.04.3070, 10.05.xxxx - versions prior to 10.05.0070, 10.06.xxxx - versions prior to 10.06.0110, 10.07.xxxx - versions prior to 10.07.0001. Aruba has released upgrades for Aruba AOS-CX devices that address this security vulnerability.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.2/10

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

EPSS Probability

2.59%

83.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-78

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Arubanetworks	Aos-Cx Firmware	>= 10.04.000, < 10.04.3070
Arubanetworks	Aos-Cx Firmware	>= 10.05.0000, < 10.05.0070
Arubanetworks	Aos-Cx Firmware	>= 10.06.0000, <= 10.06.0110
Arubanetworks	Aos-Cx Firmware	>= 10.07.0000, <= 10.07.0001

References

https://www.arubanetworks.com/assets/alert/ARUBA-PSA-2021-013.txtVendor Advisory
https://www.arubanetworks.com/assets/alert/ARUBA-PSA-2021-013.txtVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jul 22, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-29143?

How severe is CVE-2021-29143?

CVE-2021-29143 has a CVSS score of 7.2/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.59% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-29143?

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