CVE-2021-38647
Microsoft Open Management Infrastructure (OMI) Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
CVSS
9.8
Critical
EPSS
99.9%
p100
KEV
YES
Nov 3, 2021
Exploit Today
80
0-100
Published: Sep 15, 2021 · Last modified: Aug 10, 2026
Product
Microsoft / Open Management Infrastructure (OMI)
Vulnerability
Microsoft Open Management Infrastructure (OMI) Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Added to KEV
Nov 3, 2021
Remediate by
Nov 17, 2021
Known ransomware use
Yes
Summary description
Microsoft Open Management Infrastructure (OMI) within Azure VM Management Extensions contains an unspecified vulnerability allowing remote code execution.
Required action
Apply updates per vendor instructions.
Notes
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-38647
Open Management Infrastructure (OMI) Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
- msrc.microsoft.comhttps://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2021-38647
- packetstormsecurity.comhttp://packetstormsecurity.com/files/164694/Microsoft-OMI-Management-Interface-Authentication-Bypass.html
- portal.msrc.microsoft.comhttps://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2021-38647
- www.cisa.govhttps://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2021-38647