Is CVE-2021-38648 actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2021-38648 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, which means exploitation in the wild has been confirmed.

Can CVE-2021-38648 be exploited remotely?

The attack vector of CVE-2021-38648 has not been classified yet.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2021-38648?

CVE-2021-38648 has not received a CVSS score yet.

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HIGHCISA KEVIN THE WILD

CVE-2021-38648

Published: November 3, 2021

EPSS:31.79%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:96.7th

Official Description

Microsoft Open Management Infrastructure (OMI) within Azure VM Management Extensions contains an unspecified vulnerability allowing privilege escalation.

NVD Source

CISA KEV Advisory

Microsoft Open Management Infrastructure (OMI) Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

Microsoft Open Management Infrastructure (OMI) within Azure VM Management Extensions contains an unspecified vulnerability allowing privilege escalation.

Added to KEV: 2021-11-03Federal patch deadline: 2021-11-17

Required Action (CISA)

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

Technical Analysis

CVE-2021-38648 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.

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

CISA has added CVE-2021-38648 to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. U.S. federal agencies are required to patch this within the mandated timeframe, and all organizations should treat remediation as urgent.