CVE-2021-38645
HIGHCVSS 7.8/10Actively ExploitedEPSS 1.89%
Last modified
CVE-2021-38645 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Open Management Infrastructure Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability. CISA has confirmed active exploitation in the wild. EPSS estimates a 1.89% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Open Management Infrastructure Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Metrics
Exploitation Status
This vulnerability is listed in CISA’s Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. Federal agencies must remediate by .
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Azure Automation State Configuration | All versions |
| Microsoft | Azure Automation Update Management | All versions |
| Microsoft | Azure Diagnostics \(Lad\) | All versions |
| Microsoft | Azure Security Center | All versions |
| Microsoft | Azure Sentinel | All versions |
| Microsoft | Azure Stack Hub | All versions |
| Microsoft | Container Monitoring Solution | All versions |
| Microsoft | Log Analytics Agent | All versions |
| Microsoft | Open Management Infrastructure | < 1.6.8-1 |
| Microsoft | System Center Operations Manager | All versions |
References
- https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2021-38645Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2021-38645Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2021-38645US Government Resource
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Analyzed
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-38645?
Open Management Infrastructure Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
How severe is CVE-2021-38645?
CVE-2021-38645 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.89% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. This vulnerability is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
How do I fix CVE-2021-38645?
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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