CVE-2021-38124

Remote Code Execution vulnerability in Micro Focus ArcSight Enterprise Security Manager (ESM) product, affecting versions 7.0.2 through 7.5

published September 28, 2021

CVSS
β€”
EPSS
2%
Percentile
81.4
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A crafty remote code execution vulnerability lurks in Micro Focus ArcSight ESM! Just a few clicks can open the door wide for attackers to execute their own code remotely. πŸ”₯ Think of this vulnerability like a hotel receptionist who mistakenly gives out master keys to rooms β€” with the right knowledge, anyone could walk in and do anything. That's how easily an attacker could exploit this flaw! With this vulnerability, an attacker could take control of the system, potentially accessing sensitive information, altering configurations, or even causing system outages. It’s absolutely devastating to think that such access could be gained simply by exploiting this flaw!

Put simply

Think of this vulnerability like a hotel receptionist who mistakenly gives out master keys to rooms β€” with the right knowledge, anyone could walk in and do anything. That's how easily an attacker could exploit this flaw! CVE-2021-38124 is a remote code execution vulnerability in Micro Focus ArcSight ESM, affecting versions 7.0.2 to 7.5. Attackers can exploit this flaw to execute arbitrary code on the server without needing to authenticate.

What to do

With this vulnerability, an attacker could take control of the system, potentially accessing sensitive information, altering configurations, or even causing system outages. It’s absolutely devastating to think that such access could be gained simply by exploiting this flaw! To safeguard against this vulnerability, ensure you're running the latest version of Micro Focus ArcSight ESM. Apply any patches that address this issue, and regularly audit your security settings to check for unauthorized access. πŸš€ You've got this! Stay vigilant and keep your systems secure with these steps! πŸ›‘οΈ

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.02080 Β· 81.4th percentile
Published
2021-09-28T13:56Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 28 SEP 13:56Z
    Remote Code Execution vulnerability in Micro Focus ArcSight Enterprise Security Manager (ESM) product, affecting versions 7.0.2 through 7.5
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