CVE-2021-38648 (GCVE-0-2021-38648)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5
Published
2021-09-15 11:24
Modified
2026-08-10 15:10
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EPSS score ?
CWE
- Elevation of Privilege
Summary
Open Management Infrastructure Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
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Impacted products
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| Microsoft | Azure Automation State Configuration, DSC Extension |
Version: 2.0.0 < DSC Agent versions: 2.71.1.25, 2.70.0.30, 3.0.0.3 |
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CISA Known Exploited Vulnerability
Data from the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog
Date added: 2021-11-03
Due date: 2021-11-17
Required action: Apply updates per vendor instructions.
Used in ransomware: Unknown
Notes: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-38648
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