How severe is CVE-2021-41001?

CVE-2021-41001 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, 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 high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2021-41001 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-41001?

CVE-2021-41001 affects Hpe Arubaos-cx. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-41001?

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-2021-41001 published?

CVE-2021-41001 was published on 2022-03-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-41001

CVE-2021-41001 is a high-severity vulnerability in Hpe Arubaos-cx with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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-77.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 9.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (83rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-77
Affected product: Hpe Arubaos-cx
Published: 2022-03-02
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An authenticated remote code execution vulnerability was discovered in the AOS-CX Network Analytics Engine (NAE) in Aruba CX 6200F Switch Series, Aruba 6300 Switch Series, Aruba 6400 Switch Series, Aruba 8320 Switch Series, Aruba 8325 Switch Series, Aruba 8400 Switch Series, Aruba CX 8360 Switch Series version(s): AOS-CX 10.07.xxxx: 10.07.0050 and below, AOS-CX 10.08.xxxx: 10.08.1030 and below, AOS-CX 10.09.xxxx: 10.09.0002 and below. Aruba has released upgrades for Aruba AOS-CX devices that address this security vulnerability.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-41001?: An authenticated remote code execution vulnerability was discovered in the AOS-CX Network Analytics Engine (NAE) in Aruba CX 6200F Switch Series, Aruba 6300 Switch Series, Aruba 6400 Switch Series, Aruba 8320 Switch Series, Aruba 8325 Switch Series, Aruba 8400 Switch Series, Aruba CX 8360 Switch Series version(s): AOS-CX 10.07.xxxx: 10.07.0050 and below, AOS-CX 10.08.xxxx: 10.08.1030 and below, AOS-CX 10.09.xxxx: 10.09.0002 and below. Aruba has released upgrades for Aruba AOS-CX devices that address this security vulnerability.
How severe is CVE-2021-41001?: CVE-2021-41001 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, 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 high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2021-41001 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-41001?: CVE-2021-41001 affects Hpe Arubaos-cx. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-41001?: 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-2021-41001 published?: CVE-2021-41001 was published on 2022-03-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.arubanetworks.com/assets/alert/ARUBA-PSA-2022-004.txt

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:hpe:arubaos-cx:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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