Auth bypass in Cisco Hyperflex Hx Data Platform
CVE-2021-1499
A vulnerability in the web-based management interface of Cisco HyperFlex HX Data Platform could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to upload files to an affected device. This vulnerability is due to missing authentication for the up…
Vulnerability class: Broken Authentication
EPSS: 0.929 (99.8th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 5.3 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N.
Affected products
- Cisco Hyperflex Hx Data Platform — versions n/a
Weakness classification (CWE)
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- 20210505 Cisco HyperFlex HX Data Platform File Upload Vulnerability (vendor-advisory, x_refsource_CISCO)
- packetstormsecurity.com/files/163203/Cisco-HyperFlex-HX-Data-Platform-File-Uplo… (x_refsource_MISC)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2021-1499?
- CVE-2021-1499 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Cisco Hyperflex Hx Data Platform, classified under Missing Authentication for Critical Function. CVSS score: 5.3/10. Published 2021-05-06.
- How severe is CVE-2021-1499?
- Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 5.3 out of 10.
- Is CVE-2021-1499 known to be exploited?
- 20 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.