Vulnerability Details : CVE-2021-27765
The BigFix Server API installer is created with InstallShield, which was affected by CVE-2021-41526, a vulnerability that could allow a local user to perform a privilege escalation. This vulnerability was resolved by updating to an InstallShield version with the underlying vulnerability fixed.
Vulnerability category: Gain privilege
Products affected by CVE-2021-27765
- cpe:2.3:a:hcltech:bigfix_platform:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:hcltech:bigfix_platform:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2021-27765
0.04%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 6 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2021-27765
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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4.6
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MEDIUM | AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P |
3.9
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6.4
|
NIST | |
|
7.8
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HIGH | CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
1.8
|
5.9
|
NIST | |
|
6.7
|
MEDIUM | CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:L/A:N |
1.5
|
4.7
|
HCL Software |
CWE ids for CVE-2021-27765
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The product does not properly assign, modify, track, or check privileges for an actor, creating an unintended sphere of control for that actor.Assigned by:
- nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
- psirt@hcl.com (Secondary)
References for CVE-2021-27765
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https://github.com/mandiant/Vulnerability-Disclosures/blob/master/2022/MNDT-2022-0023/MNDT-2022-0023.md
Vulnerability-Disclosures/MNDT-2022-0023.md at master · mandiant/Vulnerability-Disclosures · GitHubExploit;Third Party Advisory
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https://support.hcltechsw.com/csm?id=kb_article&sysparm_article=KB0098116
Security Bulletin: HCL BigFix Platform is affected by multiple vulnerabilities around Web Transport Security (TLS), security-related HTTP headers, Privilege Escalation, OpenSSL and zlib - Customer SupVendor Advisory
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