CVE-2021-28250
CVE-2021-28250 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ca Ehealth Performance Manager with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. 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 7.8)
- CVSS v2: 4.6
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (26th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-269
- Affected product: Ca Ehealth Performance Manager
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
CA eHealth Performance Manager through 6.3.2.12 is affected by Privilege Escalation via a setuid (and/or setgid) file. When a component is run as an argument of the runpicEhealth executable, the script code will be executed as the ehealth user. NOTE: This vulnerability only affects products that are no longer supported by the maintainer
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2021-28250?
- CA eHealth Performance Manager through 6.3.2.12 is affected by Privilege Escalation via a setuid (and/or setgid) file. When a component is run as an argument of the runpicEhealth executable, the script code will be executed as the ehealth user. NOTE: This vulnerability only affects products that are no longer supported by the maintainer
- How severe is CVE-2021-28250?
- CVE-2021-28250 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2021-28250 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (26th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2021-28250?
- CVE-2021-28250 affects Ca Ehealth Performance Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2021-28250?
- 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-2021-28250 published?
- CVE-2021-28250 was published on 2021-03-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:ca:ehealth_performance_manager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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