How severe is CVE-2021-27782?

CVE-2021-27782 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2021-27782 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (27th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-27782?

CVE-2021-27782 affects Hcltech Bigfix Mobile. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-27782?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2021-27782 published?

CVE-2021-27782 was published on 2023-01-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-27782

CVE-2021-27782 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Hcltech Bigfix Mobile with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4. 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-307.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.4)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (27th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-307
Affected product: Hcltech Bigfix Mobile
Published: 2023-01-20
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

HCL BigFix Mobile / Modern Client Management Admin and Config UI passwords can be brute-forced. User should be locked out for multiple invalid attempts.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-27782?: HCL BigFix Mobile / Modern Client Management Admin and Config UI passwords can be brute-forced. User should be locked out for multiple invalid attempts.
How severe is CVE-2021-27782?: CVE-2021-27782 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2021-27782 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (27th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-27782?: CVE-2021-27782 affects Hcltech Bigfix Mobile. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-27782?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2021-27782 published?: CVE-2021-27782 was published on 2023-01-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://support.hcltechsw.com/csm?id=kb_article&sysparm_article=KB0102477

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:hcltech:bigfix_mobile:2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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