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CVE-2021-29218

MEDIUMCVSS 6.7/10EPSS 0.23%

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CVE-2021-29218 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.7/10 on the CVSS scale. A local unquoted search path security vulnerability has been identified in HPE Agentless Management Service for Windows version(s): Prior to 1.44.0.0, 10.96.0.0. This vulnerability could be exploited locally by a user with high privileges to execute malware that may lead to a loss of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. EPSS estimates a 0.23% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A local unquoted search path security vulnerability has been identified in HPE Agentless Management Service for Windows version(s): Prior to 1.44.0.0, 10.96.0.0. This vulnerability could be exploited locally by a user with high privileges to execute malware that may lead to a loss of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. HPE has provided software updates to resolve the vulnerability in HPE Agentless Management Service for Windows.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
6.7/10

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

EPSS Probability
0.23%

14.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
HpeAgentless Management< 1.44.0.0
HpeProliant Agentless Management< 10.96.0.0

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-29218?
A local unquoted search path security vulnerability has been identified in HPE Agentless Management Service for Windows version(s): Prior to 1.44.0.0, 10.96.0.0. This vulnerability could be exploited locally by a user with high privileges to execute malware that may lead to a loss of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. HPE has provided software updates to resolve the vulnerability in HPE Agentless Management Service for Windows.
How severe is CVE-2021-29218?
CVE-2021-29218 has a CVSS score of 6.7/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.23% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-29218?
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