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CVE-2021-38649

Microsoft Open Management Infrastructure (OMI) Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

CVSS

7.0

High

EPSS

2.9%

p87

KEV

YES

Nov 3, 2021

Exploit Today

0-100

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

EPSS · 30d

2.9%EPSS · 30 days2.9%

2026-09-162026-10-14

KEV catalog record

Product

Microsoft / Open Management Infrastructure (OMI)

Vulnerability

Microsoft Open Management Infrastructure (OMI) Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

Added to KEV

Nov 3, 2021

Remediate by

Nov 17, 2021

Known ransomware use

Summary description

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

Required action

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

Notes

https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-38649

Technical description

Open Management Infrastructure Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Official references

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