CVE-2021-31601
CVE-2021-31601 is a high-severity vulnerability in Hitachi Vantara Pentaho with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1. 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 7.1)
- CVSS v2: 4.0
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (67th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Hitachi Vantara Pentaho
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
An issue was discovered in Hitachi Vantara Pentaho through 9.1 and Pentaho Business Intelligence Server through 7.x. They implement a series of web services using the SOAP protocol to allow scripting interaction with the backend server. An authenticated user (regardless of privileges) can list all databases connection details and credentials.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2021-31601?
- An issue was discovered in Hitachi Vantara Pentaho through 9.1 and Pentaho Business Intelligence Server through 7.x. They implement a series of web services using the SOAP protocol to allow scripting interaction with the backend server. An authenticated user (regardless of privileges) can list all databases connection details and credentials.
- How severe is CVE-2021-31601?
- CVE-2021-31601 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity low, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2021-31601 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (67th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2021-31601?
- CVE-2021-31601 primarily affects Hitachi Vantara Pentaho. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2021-31601?
- 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-2021-31601 published?
- CVE-2021-31601 was published on 2021-11-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/164779/Pentaho-Business-Analytics-Pentaho-Business-Server-9.1-Insufficient-Access-Control.html
- https://www.hitachi.com/hirt/security/index.html
Affected products (2)
- cpe:2.3:a:hitachi:vantara_pentaho:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:hitachi:vantara_pentaho_business_intelligence_server:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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