ID:5524 - Exploit for OS Command Injection in HyperFlex HX - CVE-2021-1498

 
Main Vulnerability Database Exploits ID:5524 - Exploit for OS Command Injection in HyperFlex HX - CVE-2021-1498

ID:5524 - Exploit for OS Command Injection in HyperFlex HX - CVE-2021-1498

Published: June 4, 2021


Vulnerability identifier: #VU52945
Vulnerability risk: Critical
CVE-ID: CVE-2021-1498
CWE-ID: CWE-78
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Vulnerable software:
HyperFlex HX

Link to public exploit:


Vulnerability description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary shell commands on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation in the web-based management interface. A remote unauthenticated attacker can pass specially crafted data to the application and execute arbitrary OS commands on the target system as the tomcat8 user.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Note, the vulnerability is being exploited in-the-wild by the Mirai botnet in August 2021.


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.