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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

0-100

Published: Sep 15, 2021 · Last modified: Aug 10, 2026

EPSS · 30d

99.9%EPSS · 30 days99.9%

2026-09-162026-10-14

KEV catalog record

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

Technical description

Open Management Infrastructure (OMI) Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Official references

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