CRITICAL CISA KEV

CVE-2021-1498

CVSS v3

9.8

CRITICAL

EPSS Score

94.2%

exploit probability

CISA KEV

Yes

known exploited

Exploitation

SSVC status

Description

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 vulnerabilities, see the Details section of this advisory.

CISA Known Exploited Vulnerability

Date Added
11/3/2021
Patch Due Date
11/17/2021
Ransomware Use
Unknown

Technical details

Published
5/6/2021

Frequently asked questions

What is 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 vulnerabilities, see the Details section of this advisory.

Is CVE-2021-1498 actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2021-1498 is on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, meaning it has been confirmed as actively exploited in the wild. CISA requires federal agencies to patch by 11/17/2021.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2021-1498?

CVE-2021-1498 has a CVSS v3 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL severity).

Is CVE-2021-1498 affecting your environment?

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