How severe is CVE-2021-45447?

CVE-2021-45447 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.7, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2021-45447 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (22nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-45447?

CVE-2021-45447 affects Hitachi Vantara Pentaho. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-45447?

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-2021-45447 published?

CVE-2021-45447 was published on 2022-11-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-45447

CVE-2021-45447 is a high-severity vulnerability in Hitachi Vantara Pentaho with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.7. 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-319.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.7)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (22nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-319
Affected product: Hitachi Vantara Pentaho
Published: 2022-11-02
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Hitachi Vantara Pentaho Business Analytics Server versions before 9.3.0.0, 9.2.0.2 and 8.3.0.25 with the Data Lineage feature enabled transmits database passwords in clear text. The transmission of sensitive data in clear text allows unauthorized actors with access to the network to sniff and obtain sensitive information that can be later used to gain unauthorized access.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-45447?: Hitachi Vantara Pentaho Business Analytics Server versions before 9.3.0.0, 9.2.0.2 and 8.3.0.25 with the Data Lineage feature enabled transmits database passwords in clear text. The transmission of sensitive data in clear text allows unauthorized actors with access to the network to sniff and obtain sensitive information that can be later used to gain unauthorized access.
How severe is CVE-2021-45447?: CVE-2021-45447 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.7, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2021-45447 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (22nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-45447?: CVE-2021-45447 affects Hitachi Vantara Pentaho. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-45447?: 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-2021-45447 published?: CVE-2021-45447 was published on 2022-11-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://support.pentaho.com/hc/en-us/articles/6744504393101

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:hitachi:vantara_pentaho:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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