CVE-2021-29203

A security vulnerability has been identified in the HPE Edgeline Infrastructure Manager, also known as HPE Edgeline Infrastructure Management Software, prior…

published May 6, 2021

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High probability of exploitation

NVD has not assigned a CVSS score to this record. It sits in the 99.3th percentile for exploit probability.

CVSS
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EPSS
68%
Percentile
99.3
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A sneaky oversight in the HPE Edgeline Infrastructure Manager allows for remote authentication bypass — think of it as a secret backdoor left ajar! 🔥 Imagine a hotel where anyone can walk in and access the VIP lounge without a keycard — that's the level of vulnerability we're dealing with here! This means attackers could potentially waltz in and change configurations, all while being completely undetected. An attacker could gain privileged access, execute arbitrary commands, and even cause a denial of service, leaving your infrastructure wide open to mischief. This could mean unwanted changes, data leaks, or even system outages, leading to a chaotic environment for operations.

Put simply

Imagine a hotel where anyone can walk in and access the VIP lounge without a keycard — that's the level of vulnerability we're dealing with here! This means attackers could potentially waltz in and change configurations, all while being completely undetected. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to bypass authentication, enabling them to execute commands on the system as if they had legitimate access. Versions prior to 1.22 are affected, making this a serious concern for users of the HPE Edgeline Infrastructure Management Software.

What to do

An attacker could gain privileged access, execute arbitrary commands, and even cause a denial of service, leaving your infrastructure wide open to mischief. This could mean unwanted changes, data leaks, or even system outages, leading to a chaotic environment for operations. To safeguard your systems, immediately update the HPE Edgeline Infrastructure Manager to version 1.22 or later. Regularly review user access and configurations to ensure no unauthorized changes have been made. You've got this! Patch your systems, and you'll bolster your defenses in no time. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.68293 · 99.3th percentile
Published
2021-05-06T20:17Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 06 MAY 20:17Z
    A security vulnerability has been identified in the HPE Edgeline Infrastructure Manager, also known as HPE Edgeline Infrastructure Management Software, prior…
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