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

Exploited in the wild Critical 9.8 Published Updated

Unauthenticated remote attackers can execute arbitrary commands on Cisco HyperFlex HX devices via the web management interface.

Exploited in the wild
Since 3 Nov 2021
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2021-1498?

CVE-2021-1498 is a critical command injection vulnerability in Cisco HyperFlex HX Data Platform, published on 6 May 2021. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official 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.

Weakness: CWE-77, CWE-78

Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-1498?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Cisco Hyperflex Hx Data Platform.

How do I fix CVE-2021-1498?

No fix has been published for CVE-2021-1498 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available. US federal agencies must fix it by 17 Nov 2021.

Upgrade, and pass arguments to programs as a list instead of through a shell. More about Command injection.

Is CVE-2021-1498 being exploited?

Yes. Attackers have exploited CVE-2021-1498 in the wild since at least 3 Nov 2021.

Public exploit code: 1 Metasploit module and 1 Nuclei template.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-h6vv-5xx4-c25q.

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