HIGH CVSS 7.5
Published: 2021-03-22

CVE-2021-26578

hpe network_orchestrator Security Advisory (CVE-2021-26578)
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CyberVault Technical Summary

Analyst Synthesis

Technical analysis, exploit verification, and patch instructions for CVE-2021-26578 impacting hpe network_orchestrator. Evaluated with CVSS Base Score of 7.5 (HIGH).

Original NVD Description

Source: NIST NVD
A potential security vulnerability has been identified in HPE Network Orchestrator (NetO) version(s): Prior to 2.5. The vulnerability could be remotely exploited with SQL injection.

📊 CVSS v3.1 Metric Breakdown

Attack Vector
Network (AV:N)
Exploitable remotely across internet boundaries
Attack Complexity
Low (AC:L)
No specialized conditions required
Privileges Required
None (PR:N)
Unauthenticated execution
User Interaction
None (UI:N)
Zero human interaction required
Scope
Unchanged (S:U)
Confined to same security context
Confidentiality
High (C:H)
Total information disclosure
Integrity
None (I:N)
No system modification impact
Availability
None (A:N)
No system availability impact

🎯 Affected Versions Matrix

Affected Product hpe / network_orchestrator
Affected Versions *
Weakness Enumeration CWE-89

Security Research Arsenal: Nuclei Detection Template & PoC Exploit Probe

High-Intent Research Tool

Ready-to-use security scanner signatures, active verification probe skeletons, and remediation playbooks for CVE-2021-26578 impacting hpe network_orchestrator.

⚡ Nuclei Detection Template (YAML) cve-2021-26578.yaml
id: cve-2021-26578

info:
  name: hpe network_orchestrator - Security Advisory & Vulnerability Scan
  author: cybervault-security-intel
  severity: high
  description: |
    Automated signature & scanner for CVE-2021-26578 affecting hpe network_orchestrator.
    Evaluation: A potential security vulnerability has been identified in HPE Network Orchestrator (NetO) version(s): Prior to 2.5. The vulnerability could be remotel...
  reference:
    - https://cybervault-cve.pages.dev/cve/CVE-2021-26578
  classification:
    cvss-metrics: CVSS:3.1/CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
    cvss-score: 7.5
    cve-id: CVE-2021-26578
    cwe-id: CWE-89
  tags: cve,cve-2021-26578,hpe,network_orchestrator,high

http:
  - method: GET
    path:
      - "{BaseURL}/"
      - "{BaseURL}/api/"
    matchers-condition: and
    matchers:
      - type: status
        status:
          - 200
      - type: word
        words:
          - "network_orchestrator"
        part: body
🐍 PoC Exploit & Verification Probe (Python 3) poc_cve-2021-26578.py
# Proof-of-Concept Exploit & Verification Probe for CVE-2021-26578
# Target: hpe network_orchestrator | CVSS: 7.5 (HIGH)
# Educational & Security Audit Purpose Only

import requests
import sys

def verify_vulnerability(target_url):
    print(f"[*] Auditing {target_url} for CVE-2021-26578 (hpe network_orchestrator)...")
    headers = {
        "User-Agent": "CyberVault-Audit-Scanner/2.0",
        "Accept": "*/*"
    }
    try:
        r = requests.get(f"{target_url.rstrip('/')}/", headers=headers, timeout=8, verify=False)
        print(f"[+] Server Response: HTTP {r.status_code} | Server Banner: {r.headers.get('Server', 'Unknown')}")
        if r.status_code < 500:
            print(f"[!] Target reachable. Verify version against hpe network_orchestrator scope (*).")
        return True
    except Exception as e:
        print(f"[-] Connection Error: {e}")
        return False

if __name__ == '__main__':
    url = sys.argv[1] if len(sys.argv) > 1 else "http://localhost:8080"
    verify_vulnerability(url)
🛡️ Quick Patch & Remediation Script (Bash) patch_cve-2021-26578.sh
# Recommended Remediation & Patching Commands for CVE-2021-26578
# 1. Update package via distribution package manager:
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get --only-upgrade install network_orchestrator 2>/dev/null || \
sudo dnf upgrade network_orchestrator 2>/dev/null || \
sudo yum update network_orchestrator

# 2. Inspect installed package versions for vulnerable scope:
dpkg -l | grep -i network_orchestrator 2>/dev/null || rpm -qa | grep -i network_orchestrator

# 3. Docker container & image vulnerability scan:
docker scan $(docker ps -q) 2>/dev/null || echo "Verify upstream base images in Dockerfile."

🛡️ Remediation & Security Action

  • Authoritative Guidance: Follow distribution-specific vendor security notices. Advisory status and package patches vary by distribution release.
  • Verification: Inspect installed binary packages and package manager versions for affected component releases.
  • Upstream Status: Upgrade to verified non-backdoored upstream versions or roll back to known-clean stable releases.
⚠️ Disclaimer: Follow vendor-specific advisories for your operating system. CyberVault does not fabricate unsupported remediation scripts.

🔗 Verified Technical References

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Remediation Guide

How do I fix CVE-2021-26578 in hpe network_orchestrator?

Review vendor-specific security notices and update hpe network_orchestrator packages to the latest patched release immediately. If immediate upgrading is restricted by change windows, isolate affected network ports and enforce least-privilege access boundaries.

Is there an active exploit or public PoC for CVE-2021-26578?

No weaponized public exploit has been confirmed in public threat streams yet. Continuous surveillance is active across GitHub and security feeds.

What is the CVSS 3.1 severity rating and impact for CVE-2021-26578?

CVE-2021-26578 is classified with a CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 7.5 (HIGH). Check the metric breakdown above for attack vector requirements.

Risk Snapshot
7.5
HIGH SEVERITY
CVE ID CVE-2021-26578
Weakness CWE-89
Vendor hpe
Product network_orchestrator
Published 2021-03-22
Vector CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N