CVE-2021-38124 (GCVE-0-2021-38124)

Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2021-09-28 13:56 – Updated: 2024-08-04 01:30
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Summary
Remote Code Execution vulnerability in Micro Focus ArcSight Enterprise Security Manager (ESM) product, affecting versions 7.0.2 through 7.5. The vulnerability could be exploited resulting in remote code execution.
Severity
9.8 (Critical)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CWE
  • Remote Code Execution.
Assigner
microfocus CNA
CNA scorecard – unranked: 0 records in the last 180 days, 10 needed details
References
Impacted products
Vendor Product Version CPE status
n/a ArcSight Enterprise Security Manager (ESM). Affected: ArcSight ESM versions 7.0.2 through 7.5.
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