CVE-2021-1497: Cisco HyperFlex HX Installer Virtual Machine Command Injection Vulnerability
First published: Thu May 06 2021(Updated: )
Cisco HyperFlex HX Installer Virtual Machine contains an insufficient input validation vulnerability which could allow an attacker to execute commands on an affected device as the root user.
Credit: ykramarz@cisco.com psirt@cisco.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Cisco HyperFlex | ||
| Cisco HyperFlex | =4.0\(2a\) | |
| Cisco Hyperflex HX220c M5 | ||
| Cisco HyperFlex HX220c All NVMe M5 | ||
| Cisco HyperFlex HX220c Edge M5 Firmware | ||
| Cisco HyperFlex HX220c M5 | ||
| Cisco HyperFlex HX240c | ||
| Cisco HyperFlex HX240c AF M5 | ||
| Cisco Hyperflex HX240c | ||
| All of | ||
| Any of | ||
| Cisco HyperFlex | <4.0\(2e\) | |
| Cisco HyperFlex | >=4.5<4.5\(2a\) | |
| Any of | ||
| Cisco Hyperflex HX220c M5 | ||
| Cisco HyperFlex HX220c All NVMe M5 | ||
| Cisco HyperFlex HX220c Edge M5 Firmware | ||
| Cisco HyperFlex HX220c M5 | ||
| Cisco HyperFlex HX240c | ||
| Cisco HyperFlex HX240c AF M5 | ||
| Cisco Hyperflex HX240c |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-1497?
CVE-2021-1497 is a command injection vulnerability in the web-based management interface of Cisco HyperFlex HX.
How does CVE-2021-1497 impact Cisco HyperFlex HX?
CVE-2021-1497 allows an unauthenticated remote attacker to perform command injection attacks against an affected device.
What is the severity of CVE-2021-1497?
CVE-2021-1497 has a severity rating of 9.8 (Critical).
Which versions of Cisco HyperFlex HX are affected by CVE-2021-1497?
Cisco HyperFlex HX Data Platform version 4.0(2a) is affected by CVE-2021-1497.
How can I fix CVE-2021-1497?
Apply the necessary updates and patches provided by Cisco to fix CVE-2021-1497.
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