CVE-2021-29203
CriticalExploitedThe vulnerability could be remotely exploited to bypass remote authentication leading to execution of arbitrary commands, gaining privileged access, causing denial of service, and changing the configuration.
Published May 6, 2021 · Updated Nov 21, 2024
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2021-29203 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 9.8 v3.1) affecting Edgeline Infrastructure Manager (Hp), HPE Edgeline Infrastructure Management Software.
- It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV since Oct 14, 2023. No public exploit code is known.
- EPSS estimates a 68% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Edgeline Infrastructure Manager 1.22.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
CVSS v3.1
9.8
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
68%
Higher than 99.3% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
Yes
2 catalog listings
Public exploit code
None known
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Description
A security vulnerability has been identified in the HPE Edgeline Infrastructure Manager, also known as HPE Edgeline Infrastructure Management Software, prior to version 1.22. The vulnerability could be remotely exploited to bypass remote authentication leading to execution of arbitrary commands, gaining privileged access, causing denial of service, and changing the configuration. HPE has released a software update to resolve the vulnerability in the HPE Edgeline Infrastructure Manager.
Known-Exploited Catalog Listings
| Catalog | Added | Remediation due | Ransomware use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Industry KEV feed | Dec 24, 2023 | n/a | Not reported |
| CIRCL KEV | Oct 14, 2023 | n/a | Not reported |
Required action: Apply remediations or mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if remediation or mitigations are unavailable.
Affected Products
2 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Edgeline Infrastructure ManagerHp | See advisory | 1.22 |
| HPE Edgeline Infrastructure Management Software | >= Prior to version 1.22 | n/a |
Patched Releases
Edgeline Infrastructure Manager
1.22
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
May 6, 2021
Added to CIRCL KEV
Oct 14, 2023
Added to Industry KEV feed
Dec 24, 2023
Last updated
Nov 21, 2024
Weakness Type
- CWE-306 Missing Authentication for Critical Function
References
- advisoryhttps://support.hpe.com/hpsc/doc/public/display?docLocale=en_US&docId=emr_na-hpesbgn04124en_us
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
FAQ
Common Questions.
A security vulnerability has been identified in the HPE Edgeline Infrastructure Manager, also known as HPE Edgeline Infrastructure Management Software, prior to version 1.22.
Affected: Edgeline Infrastructure Manager (Hp); HPE Edgeline Infrastructure Management Software versions >= Prior to version 1.22. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV since Oct 14, 2023.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
No public exploit code is known.
Fixed versions are available, including Edgeline Infrastructure Manager 1.22.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
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