Is CVE-2021-32997 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2021-32997 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2021-32997 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2021-32997 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2021-32997?

CVE-2021-32997 has a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH).

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HIGH

CVE-2021-32997

CWE-916Published: May 25, 2022· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

7.5

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

The affected Baker Hughes Bentley Nevada products (3500 System 1 6.x, Part No. 3060/00 versions 6.98 and prior, 3500 System 1, Part No. 3071/xx & 3072/xx versions 21.1 HF1 and prior, 3500 Rack Configuration, Part No. 129133-01 versions 6.4 and prior, and 3500/22M Firmware, Part No. 288055-01 versions 5.05 and prior) utilize a weak encryption algorithm for storage and transmission of sensitive data, which may allow an attacker to more easily obtain credentials used for access.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2021-32997 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), with a CVSS base score of 7.5.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability

Attack VectorNetwork

Attack ComplexityLow

Privileges Req.None

User InteractionNone

ScopeUnchanged

Impact

ConfidentialityHigh

IntegrityNone

AvailabilityNone

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Affected Vendors & Products

bakerhughes10 product(s)

bentley nevada 3500 system 1 6.x \(3060\/00\) firmwarebentley nevada 3500 system 1 6.x \(3060\/00\)bentley nevada 3500 system 1 \(3072\/xx\) firmwarebentley nevada 3500 system 1 \(3072\/xx\)bentley nevada 3500 system 1 \(3071\/xx\) firmwarebentley nevada 3500 system 1 \(3071\/xx\)bentley nevada 3500\/22m \(288055-01\) firmwarebentley nevada 3500\/22m \(288055-01\)bentley nevada 3500 rack configuration \(129133-01\) firmwarebentley nevada 3500 rack configuration \(129133-01\)

Source: NVD CPE · 12 total CPE entries