Is CVE-2021-32756 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2021-32756 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2021-32756 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2021-32756 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2021-32756?

CVE-2021-32756 has a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH).

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HIGH

CVE-2021-32756

CWE-74Published: July 21, 2021· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

8.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

ManageIQ is an open-source management platform. In versions prior to jansa-4, kasparov-2, and lasker-1, there is a flaw in the MiqExpression module of ManageIQ where a low privilege user could enter a crafted Ruby string which would be evaluated. Successful exploitation will allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code with root privileges on the host system. There are patches for this issue in releases named jansa-4, kasparov-2, and lasker-1. If possible, restrict users, via RBAC, to only the part of the application that they need access to. While MiqExpression is widely used throughout the product, restricting users can limit the surface of the attack.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2021-32756 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

Exploitation requires low privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

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 8.8.