CVE-2021-26588
NVD-CWE-noinfoPublished: October 11, 2021· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
Official Description
A potential security vulnerability has been identified in HPE 3PAR StoreServ, HPE Primera Storage and HPE Alletra 9000 Storage array firmware. An unauthenticated user could remotely exploit the low complexity issue to execute code as administrator. This vulnerability impacts completely the confidentiality, integrity, availability of the array. HPE has made the following software updates and mitigation information to resolve the vulnerability in 3PAR, Primera and Alletra 9000 firmware.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2021-26588 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.
A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.8.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2021-26588 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts