How severe is CVE-2021-29212?

CVE-2021-29212 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2021-29212 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 13% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-29212?

CVE-2021-29212 primarily affects Hp Ilo Amplifier Pack. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-29212?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2021-29212 published?

CVE-2021-29212 was published on 2021-11-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-29212

CVE-2021-29212 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Hp Ilo Amplifier Pack with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 13% places it in the 96th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-22.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
CVSS v2: 10.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 13% (96th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Hp Ilo Amplifier Pack
Published: 2021-11-01
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A remote unauthenticated directory traversal security vulnerability has been identified in HPE iLO Amplifier Pack versions 1.80, 1.81, 1.90 and 1.95. The vulnerability could be remotely exploited to allow an unauthenticated user to run arbitrary code leading complete impact to confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the iLO Amplifier Pack appliance.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-29212?: A remote unauthenticated directory traversal security vulnerability has been identified in HPE iLO Amplifier Pack versions 1.80, 1.81, 1.90 and 1.95. The vulnerability could be remotely exploited to allow an unauthenticated user to run arbitrary code leading complete impact to confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the iLO Amplifier Pack appliance.
How severe is CVE-2021-29212?: CVE-2021-29212 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2021-29212 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 13% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-29212?: CVE-2021-29212 primarily affects Hp Ilo Amplifier Pack. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-29212?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2021-29212 published?: CVE-2021-29212 was published on 2021-11-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:hp:ilo_amplifier_pack:1.80:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:hp:ilo_amplifier_pack:1.81:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:hp:ilo_amplifier_pack:1.90:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:hp:ilo_amplifier_pack:1.95:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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