CVE-2021-42773

Name: CVE-2021-42773
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-11-12T02:15:06.757+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 0.96%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-42773 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Broadcom Emulex HBA Manager/One Command Manager versions before 11.4.425.0 and 12.8.542.31, if not installed in Strictly Local Management mode, could allow a user to retrieve an arbitrary file from a remote host with the GetDumpFile command. In non-secure mode, the user is unauthenticated.. EPSS estimates a 0.96% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Broadcom Emulex HBA Manager/One Command Manager versions before 11.4.425.0 and 12.8.542.31, if not installed in Strictly Local Management mode, could allow a user to retrieve an arbitrary file from a remote host with the GetDumpFile command. In non-secure mode, the user is unauthenticated.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.96%

57.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Broadcom	Emulex Hba Manager	>= 11.0.0, < 11.4.425.0
Broadcom	Emulex Hba Manager	>= 12.0.0, < 12.8.542.31

References

Timeline

Published: Nov 12, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-42773?

How severe is CVE-2021-42773?

CVE-2021-42773 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.96% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-42773?

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Source: NVD / NIST