CVE-2021-1537
CVE-2021-1537 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Cisco Thousandeyes Recorder with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.2. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-522.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.2)
- CVSS v2: 2.1
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (11th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-522
- Affected product: Cisco Thousandeyes Recorder
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
A vulnerability in the installer software of Cisco ThousandEyes Recorder could allow an unauthenticated, local attacker to access sensitive information that is contained in the ThousandEyes Recorder installer software. This vulnerability exists because sensitive information is included in the application installer. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by downloading the installer and extracting its contents. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to access sensitive information that is included in the application installer.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2021-1537?
- A vulnerability in the installer software of Cisco ThousandEyes Recorder could allow an unauthenticated, local attacker to access sensitive information that is contained in the ThousandEyes Recorder installer software. This vulnerability exists because sensitive information is included in the application installer. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by downloading the installer and extracting its contents. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to access sensitive information that is included in the application installer.
- How severe is CVE-2021-1537?
- CVE-2021-1537 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.2, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2021-1537 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (11th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2021-1537?
- CVE-2021-1537 affects Cisco Thousandeyes Recorder. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2021-1537?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2021-1537 published?
- CVE-2021-1537 was published on 2021-06-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:cisco:thousandeyes_recorder:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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