CVE-2021-38648
HIGHCVSS 7.8/10Actively ExploitedEPSS 10.93%
Last modified
CVE-2021-38648 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 10.93% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Open Management Infrastructure Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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 Open Management Infrastructure | 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 | System Center Operations Manager | All versions |
References
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/164925/Microsoft-OMI-Management-Interface-Authentication-Bypass.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2021-38648Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/164925/Microsoft-OMI-Management-Interface-Authentication-Bypass.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2021-38648Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2021-38648US Government Resource
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Analyzed
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-38648?
Open Management Infrastructure Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
How severe is CVE-2021-38648?
CVE-2021-38648 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 10.93% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. This vulnerability is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
How do I fix CVE-2021-38648?
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-2021-38648?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
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