RCE in Cisco Hyperflex Hx Data Platform
CVE-2021-1498
Multiple vulnerabilities in the web-based management interface of Cisco HyperFlex HX could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to perform command injection attacks against an affected device. For more information about these vulnerab…
Vulnerability class: Command Injection (OS Command Injection)
EPSS: 0.942 (99.9th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 9.8 (Critical). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
Affected products
- Cisco Hyperflex Hx Data Platform — versions n/a
Weakness classification (CWE)
CISA KEV (Known Exploited Vulnerabilities)
This CVE is on the CISA KEV catalog, added on . CISA KEV inclusion means CISA has confirmed in-the-wild exploitation; US federal agencies are required to remediate within a published due date.
BOD 22-01 due date: .
Required action: Apply updates per vendor instructions.
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- 20210505 Cisco HyperFlex HX Command Injection Vulnerabilities (vendor-advisory, x_refsource_CISCO)
- packetstormsecurity.com/files/162976/Cisco-HyperFlex-HX-Data-Platform-Command-E… (x_refsource_MISC)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2021-1498?
- CVE-2021-1498 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Cisco Hyperflex Hx Data Platform, classified under OS Command Injection. CVSS score: 9.8/10. Published 2021-05-06.
- How severe is CVE-2021-1498?
- Critical severity. CVSS v3 base score is 9.8 out of 10.
- Is CVE-2021-1498 known to be exploited?
- Yes. CVE-2021-1498 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog (added 2021-11-03), indicating it is being actively exploited. 12 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed.