CVE-2021-1497

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  2. Vulnerabilities (CVE)
  3. CVE-2021-1497
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.

9.8 /10

CVSS v3 : CRITICAL

V3 Legend

Vector :

Exploitability : 3.9 / Impact : 5.9

Attack Vector NETWORK

Attack Complexity LOW

Privileges Required NONE

User Interaction NONE

Confidentiality Impact HIGH

Integrity Impact HIGH

Availability Impact HIGH

Scope UNCHANGED

10.0 /10

CVSS v2.0 : HIGH

V2 Legend

Vector : AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Exploitability : 10.0 / Impact : 10.0

Access Vector NETWORK

Access Complexity LOW

Authentication NONE

Confidentiality Impact COMPLETE

Integrity Impact COMPLETE

Availability Impact COMPLETE

References
Link Resource
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/162976/Cisco-HyperFlex-HX-Data-Platform-Command-Execution.html Exploit Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-hyperflex-rce-TjjNrkpR Vendor Advisory
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/162976/Cisco-HyperFlex-HX-Data-Platform-Command-Execution.html Exploit Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-hyperflex-rce-TjjNrkpR Vendor Advisory
https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2021-1497 US Government Resource
Configurations

Configuration 1 (hide)

AND
OR cpe:2.3:o:cisco:hyperflex_hx_data_platform:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:cisco:hyperflex_hx_data_platform:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
OR cpe:2.3:h:cisco:hyperflex_hx220c_af_m5:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:cisco:hyperflex_hx220c_all_nvme_m5:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:cisco:hyperflex_hx220c_edge_m5:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:cisco:hyperflex_hx220c_m5:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:cisco:hyperflex_hx240c:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:cisco:hyperflex_hx240c_af_m5:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:cisco:hyperflex_hx240c_m5:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
History

28 Oct 2025, 13:53

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References
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References
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References
  • () https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2021-1497 -
Information

Published : 2021-05-06 13:15

Updated : 2025-10-28 13:53

NVD link : CVE-2021-1497

Mitre link : CVE-2021-1497

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2021-1497

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Products Affected

cisco

  • hyperflex_hx220c_af_m5
  • hyperflex_hx240c_m5
  • hyperflex_hx240c
  • hyperflex_hx220c_all_nvme_m5
  • hyperflex_hx_data_platform
  • hyperflex_hx220c_m5
  • hyperflex_hx220c_edge_m5
  • hyperflex_hx240c_af_m5
CWE
CWE-78

Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')