CVE-2021-1498: Cisco HyperFlex HX Data Platform Command Injection Vulnerability

Published May 6, 2021
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Updated

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.

Other sources

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 tomcat8 user.

CISA

Affected Software

19 affected components
Cisco HyperFlex HX
All of the following
Any of the following
Cisco HyperFlex HX Data Platform<4.0\(2e\)
Cisco HyperFlex HX Data Platform>=4.5<4.5\(2a\)
Any of the following
Cisco Hyperflex Hx220c Af M5
Cisco Hyperflex Hx220c All Nvme M5
Cisco Hyperflex Hx220c Edge M5
Cisco Hyperflex Hx220c M5
Cisco Hyperflex Hx240c
Cisco Hyperflex Hx240c Af M5
Cisco Hyperflex Hx240c M5
Cisco HyperFlex HX Data Platform<4.0\(2e\)
Cisco HyperFlex HX Data Platform>=4.5<=4.5\(2a\)
Cisco Hyperflex Hx220c Af M5
Cisco Hyperflex Hx220c All Nvme M5
Cisco Hyperflex Hx220c Edge M5
Cisco Hyperflex Hx220c M5
Cisco Hyperflex Hx240c
Cisco Hyperflex Hx240c Af M5
Cisco Hyperflex Hx240c M5

Event History

May 6, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:41 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:41 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·01:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Nov 3, 2021
Known Exploited
via CISA·12:00 AM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID for this Cisco HyperFlex HX vulnerability?

The vulnerability ID for this Cisco HyperFlex HX vulnerability is CVE-2021-1498.

2

What is the title of this vulnerability?

The title of this vulnerability is Cisco HyperFlex HX Data Platform Command Injection Vulnerability.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2021-1498?

CVE-2021-1498 is rated with a severity score of 9.8 (critical).

4

How can an attacker exploit this vulnerability?

An attacker can exploit this vulnerability by performing command injection attacks against the web-based management interface of Cisco HyperFlex HX.

5

Is authentication required to exploit CVE-2021-1498?

No, authentication is not required to exploit CVE-2021-1498.

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