MEDIUM CVSS 6.1
Published: 2021-04-15

CVE-2021-26582

hp icewall_sso_dgfw Security Advisory (CVE-2021-26582)
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CyberVault Technical Summary

Analyst Synthesis

Technical analysis, exploit verification, and patch instructions for CVE-2021-26582 impacting hp icewall_sso_dgfw. Evaluated with CVSS Base Score of 6.1 (MEDIUM).

Original NVD Description

Source: NIST NVD
A security vulnerability in HPE IceWall SSO Domain Gateway Option (Dgfw) module version 10.0 on RHEL 5/6/7, version 10.0 on HP-UX 11i v3, version 10.0 on Windows and 11.0 on Windows could be exploited remotely to allow cross-site scripting (XSS).

📊 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
Required (UI:R)
User must click or open resource
Scope
Changed (S:C)
Impacts components beyond caller authority
Confidentiality
Low (C:L)
Partial information leakage
Integrity
Low (I:L)
Partial data modification possible
Availability
None (A:N)
No system availability impact

🎯 Affected Versions Matrix

Affected Product hp / icewall_sso_dgfw
Affected Versions 10.0
Weakness Enumeration CWE-79

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-2021-26582 impacting hp icewall_sso_dgfw.

⚡ Nuclei Detection Template (YAML) cve-2021-26582.yaml
id: cve-2021-26582

info:
  name: hp icewall_sso_dgfw - Security Advisory & Vulnerability Scan
  author: cybervault-security-intel
  severity: medium
  description: |
    Automated signature & scanner for CVE-2021-26582 affecting hp icewall_sso_dgfw.
    Evaluation: A security vulnerability in HPE IceWall SSO Domain Gateway Option (Dgfw) module version 10.0 on RHEL 5/6/7, version 10.0 on HP-UX 11i v3, version 10.0...
  reference:
    - https://cybervault-cve.pages.dev/cve/CVE-2021-26582
  classification:
    cvss-metrics: CVSS:3.1/CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
    cvss-score: 6.1
    cve-id: CVE-2021-26582
    cwe-id: CWE-79
  tags: cve,cve-2021-26582,hp,icewall_sso_dgfw,medium

http:
  - method: GET
    path:
      - "{BaseURL}/"
      - "{BaseURL}/api/"
    matchers-condition: and
    matchers:
      - type: status
        status:
          - 200
      - type: word
        words:
          - "icewall_sso_dgfw"
        part: body
🐍 PoC Exploit & Verification Probe (Python 3) poc_cve-2021-26582.py
# Proof-of-Concept Exploit & Verification Probe for CVE-2021-26582
# Target: hp icewall_sso_dgfw | CVSS: 6.1 (MEDIUM)
# Educational & Security Audit Purpose Only

import requests
import sys

def verify_vulnerability(target_url):
    print(f"[*] Auditing {target_url} for CVE-2021-26582 (hp icewall_sso_dgfw)...")
    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 hp icewall_sso_dgfw scope (10.0).")
        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-2021-26582.sh
# Recommended Remediation & Patching Commands for CVE-2021-26582
# 1. Update package via distribution package manager:
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get --only-upgrade install icewall_sso_dgfw 2>/dev/null || \
sudo dnf upgrade icewall_sso_dgfw 2>/dev/null || \
sudo yum update icewall_sso_dgfw

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

# 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-2021-26582 in hp icewall_sso_dgfw?

Review vendor-specific security notices and update hp icewall_sso_dgfw 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-2021-26582?

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-2021-26582?

CVE-2021-26582 is classified with a CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 6.1 (MEDIUM). Check the metric breakdown above for attack vector requirements.

Risk Snapshot
6.1
MEDIUM SEVERITY
CVE ID CVE-2021-26582
Weakness CWE-79
Vendor hp
Product icewall_sso_dgfw
Published 2021-04-15
Vector CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N