CVE-2021-4125: redhat openshift Improper Input Validation
CVSS: 8.1v3.1HighModified
Published 24-08-2022Last modified 03-08-2024
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2021-4125 is a high (CVSS 8.1) Improper Input Validation vulnerability in redhat openshift. EPSS estimates a 1.52% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 74.2% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
8.1/10
010
High · v3.1 (NVD)EPSS score
1.52%
0%100%
Low · +0.03 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 24-08-2022PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 03-08-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
It was found that the original fix for log4j CVE-2021-44228 and CVE-2021-45046 in the OpenShift metering hive containers was incomplete, as not all JndiLookup.class files were removed. This CVE only applies to the OpenShift Metering hive container images, shipped in OpenShift 4.8, 4.7 and 4.6.
CVSS metrics
1 score · 1 source · 1 versionHigh 8.1Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HSourcesSingle source
EPSS trend
Probability
1.52%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
74%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
+0.03 pp
From 1.49% on 18-09-2026
18-09-202618-10-2026
EPSS score1.52%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root cause- CWE-20Improper Input ValidationThe product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly.
- CWE-502Deserialization of Untrusted DataThe product deserializes untrusted data without sufficiently ensuring that the resulting data will be valid.
Affected systems
Redhat1 product
- openshift≥ 4.6.0, < 4.6.52 | ≥ 4.7.0, < 4.7.40 | ≥ 4.8.0, < 4.8.24
1 vendor · 1 product