How severe is CVE-2021-27784?

CVE-2021-27784 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.9, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2021-27784 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (9th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-27784?

CVE-2021-27784 primarily affects Hcltech Hcl Launch Container Image. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-27784?

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

When was CVE-2021-27784 published?

CVE-2021-27784 was published on 2022-10-31 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-27784

CVE-2021-27784 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Hcltech Hcl Launch Container Image with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.9. 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-327.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.9)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (9th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-327
Affected product: Hcltech Hcl Launch Container Image
Published: 2022-10-31
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The provided HCL Launch Container images contain non-unique HTTPS certificates and a database encryption key. The fix provides directions and tools to replace the non-unique keys and certificates. This does not affect the standard installer packages.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-27784?: The provided HCL Launch Container images contain non-unique HTTPS certificates and a database encryption key. The fix provides directions and tools to replace the non-unique keys and certificates. This does not affect the standard installer packages.
How severe is CVE-2021-27784?: CVE-2021-27784 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.9, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2021-27784 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (9th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-27784?: CVE-2021-27784 primarily affects Hcltech Hcl Launch Container Image. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-27784?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2021-27784 published?: CVE-2021-27784 was published on 2022-10-31 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://support.hcltechsw.com/csm?id=kb_article&sysparm_article=KB0101093

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:hcltech:hcl_launch_container_image:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:hcltech:hcl_launch_container_image:7.1.0.1:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:hcltech:hcl_launch_container_image:7.1.0.1:ifix01:*:*:*:*:*:*

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