How severe is CVE-2021-28493?

CVE-2021-28493 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.4, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2021-28493 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (12th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-28493?

CVE-2021-28493 affects Arista Metamako Operating System. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-28493?

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-2021-28493 published?

CVE-2021-28493 was published on 2021-09-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-28493

CVE-2021-28493 is a high-severity vulnerability in Arista Metamako Operating System with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.4. 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-287.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.4)
CVSS v2: 4.6
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (12th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-287
Affected product: Arista Metamako Operating System
Published: 2021-09-09
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

In Arista's MOS (Metamako Operating System) software which is supported on the 7130 product line, under certain conditions, a user may be able to execute commands despite not having the privileges to do so. This issue affects: Arista Metamako Operating System All releases in the MOS-0.1x train MOS-0.32.0 and prior releases

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-28493?: In Arista's MOS (Metamako Operating System) software which is supported on the 7130 product line, under certain conditions, a user may be able to execute commands despite not having the privileges to do so. This issue affects: Arista Metamako Operating System All releases in the MOS-0.1x train MOS-0.32.0 and prior releases
How severe is CVE-2021-28493?: CVE-2021-28493 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.4, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2021-28493 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (12th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-28493?: CVE-2021-28493 affects Arista Metamako Operating System. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-28493?: 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-2021-28493 published?: CVE-2021-28493 was published on 2021-09-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.arista.com/en/support/advisories-notices/security-advisories/12915-security-advisory-67

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:arista:metamako_operating_system:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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