CVE-2021-1497—Cisco HyperFlex HX Installer Virtual Machine Command Injection Vulnerability

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2021-11-03 · last modified June 21, 2025

Metadata

CVE ID:
CVE-2021-1497
Project:
Cisco
Product:
HyperFlex HX
Date Added:
2021-11-03
Due Date:
2021-11-17
Last Updated:
June 21, 2025

Vulnerability Name

Cisco HyperFlex HX Installer Virtual Machine Command Injection Vulnerability

Description

Cisco HyperFlex HX Installer Virtual Machine contains an insufficient input validation vulnerability which could allow an attacker to execute commands on an affected device as the root user.

Known To Be Used in Ransomware Campaigns?

Ransomware Status:
Unknown

Action

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

Additional Notes

  • https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-1497

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