CVE-2021-1499
Medium
Description
A vulnerability in the web-based management interface of Cisco HyperFlex HX Data Platform could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to upload files to an affected device. This vulnerability is due to missing authentication for the upload function. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending a specific HTTP request to an affected device. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to upload files to the affected device with the permissions of the tomcat8 user.
SeverityMedium
CVSS5.3
Exploit probability—
Product
Cisco Hyperflex Hx Data Platform
PublishedMay 6, 2021
First seenMay 6, 2021
Weakness typeCWE-306Missing authentication for critical function
How to fix
Update
- cisco hyperflex_hx_data_platform4.0\(2e\), 4.5\(2a\) or later
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| cisco hyperflex_hx_data_platform | v < 4.0\(2e\), 4.5 ≤ v < 4.5\(2a\) | 4.0\(2e\), 4.5\(2a\) |
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