CVE-2021-29203

Name: CVE-2021-29203
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-05-06T21:15:07.647+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 68.29%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-29203 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A security vulnerability has been identified in the HPE Edgeline Infrastructure Manager, also known as HPE Edgeline Infrastructure Management Software, prior to version 1.22. The vulnerability could be remotely exploited to bypass remote authentication leading to execution of arbitrary commands, gaining privileged access, causing denial of service, and changing the configuration. EPSS estimates a 68.29% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A security vulnerability has been identified in the HPE Edgeline Infrastructure Manager, also known as HPE Edgeline Infrastructure Management Software, prior to version 1.22. The vulnerability could be remotely exploited to bypass remote authentication leading to execution of arbitrary commands, gaining privileged access, causing denial of service, and changing the configuration. HPE has released a software update to resolve the vulnerability in the HPE Edgeline Infrastructure Manager.

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

68.29%

99.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-306

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Hp	Edgeline Infrastructure Manager	< 1.22

References

https://support.hpe.com/hpsc/doc/public/display?docLocale=en_US&docId=emr_na-hpesbgn04124en_usVendor Advisory
https://www.tenable.com/security/research/tra-2021-15Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://support.hpe.com/hpsc/doc/public/display?docLocale=en_US&docId=emr_na-hpesbgn04124en_usVendor Advisory
https://www.tenable.com/security/research/tra-2021-15Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: May 6, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-29203?

How severe is CVE-2021-29203?

CVE-2021-29203 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 68.29% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-29203?

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