CVE-2021-1728
CVE-2021-1728 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft System Center Operations Manager with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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-269.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
- CVSS v2: 6.5
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (76th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-269
- Affected product: Microsoft System Center Operations Manager
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
System Center Operations Manager Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2021-1728?
- System Center Operations Manager Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
- How severe is CVE-2021-1728?
- CVE-2021-1728 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2021-1728 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (76th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2021-1728?
- CVE-2021-1728 affects Microsoft System Center Operations Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2021-1728?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2021-1728 published?
- CVE-2021-1728 was published on 2021-02-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:system_center_operations_manager:2019:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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