ACTIVELY EXPLOITED
CVE-2021-38645: Microsoft Open Management Infrastructure (OMI) Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
| Vendor | Microsoft |
|---|---|
| Product | Open Management Infrastructure (OMI) |
| Actively exploited | Yes |
| Added to CISA KEV | 3 Nov 2021 |
| CISA federal deadline | 17 Nov 2021 |
Required action (CISA's text)
Apply updates per vendor instructions.
Description (NVD)
Microsoft Open Management Infrastructure (OMI) within Azure VM Management Extensions contains an unspecified vulnerability that allows for privilege escalation.
SOURCES
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Data from NVD, CISA KEV, FIRST EPSS and vendor advisories. Updated 10 Nov 2026.