How severe is CVE-2021-29214?

CVE-2021-29214 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2021-29214 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (61st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-29214?

CVE-2021-29214 affects Hp Storeserv Management Console. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-29214?

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-2021-29214 published?

CVE-2021-29214 was published on 2021-12-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-29214

CVE-2021-29214 is a high-severity vulnerability in Hp Storeserv Management Console with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.2)
CVSS v2: 6.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (61st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Hp Storeserv Management Console
Published: 2021-12-10
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A security vulnerability has been identified in HPE StoreServ Management Console (SSMC). An authenticated SSMC administrator could exploit the vulnerability to inject code and elevate their privilege in SSMC. The scope of this vulnerability is limited to SSMC. Note: The arrays being managed are not impacted by this vulnerability. This vulnerability impacts SSMC versions 3.4 GA to 3.8.1.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-29214?: A security vulnerability has been identified in HPE StoreServ Management Console (SSMC). An authenticated SSMC administrator could exploit the vulnerability to inject code and elevate their privilege in SSMC. The scope of this vulnerability is limited to SSMC. Note: The arrays being managed are not impacted by this vulnerability. This vulnerability impacts SSMC versions 3.4 GA to 3.8.1.
How severe is CVE-2021-29214?: CVE-2021-29214 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2021-29214 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (61st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-29214?: CVE-2021-29214 affects Hp Storeserv Management Console. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-29214?: 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-2021-29214 published?: CVE-2021-29214 was published on 2021-12-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://support.hpe.com/hpsc/doc/public/display?docLocale=en_US&docId=emr_na-hpesbst04207en_us

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:hp:storeserv_management_console:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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