VULNERABILITY INTELLIGENCE

CVE-2021-1499

CVSS score5.3 MEDIUM

EPSS probability80.43%

CISA KEVNot currently listed

Published2021-05-06

Last modified2026-06-17

CVSS vectorCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N

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.

Weakness classification

psirt@cisco.com: CWE-306

Primary references

psirt@cisco.com — Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
psirt@cisco.com — Vendor Advisory
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108 — Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108 — Vendor Advisory