ACTIVELY EXPLOITED
CVE-2021-1498: Cisco HyperFlex HX Data Platform Command Injection Vulnerability
| Vendor | Cisco |
|---|---|
| Product | HyperFlex HX |
| Actively exploited | Yes |
| Added to CISA KEV | 3 Nov 2021 |
| CISA federal deadline | 17 Nov 2021 |
| Weakness (CWE) | CWE-78 |
Required action (CISA's text)
Apply updates per vendor instructions.
Description (NVD)
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 tomcat8 user.
SOURCES
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Data from NVD, CISA KEV, FIRST EPSS and vendor advisories. Updated 10 Nov 2026.