CVE-2021-28503
CVE-2021-28503 is a high-severity vulnerability in Arista Eos with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.4. 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 7.4)
- CVSS v2: 6.8
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (52nd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-287
- Affected product: Arista Eos
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The impact of this vulnerability is that Arista's EOS eAPI may skip re-evaluating user credentials when certificate based authentication is used, which allows remote attackers to access the device via eAPI.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2021-28503?
- The impact of this vulnerability is that Arista's EOS eAPI may skip re-evaluating user credentials when certificate based authentication is used, which allows remote attackers to access the device via eAPI.
- How severe is CVE-2021-28503?
- CVE-2021-28503 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.4, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2021-28503 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (52nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2021-28503?
- CVE-2021-28503 affects Arista Eos. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2021-28503?
- 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-2021-28503 published?
- CVE-2021-28503 was published on 2022-02-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:o:arista:eos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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