MEDIUM CVSS 5.5
Published: 2022-08-26

CVE-2021-3585

openstack tripleo_heat_templates Security Advisory (CVE-2021-3585)
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CyberVault Technical Summary

Analyst Synthesis

Technical analysis, exploit verification, and patch instructions for CVE-2021-3585 impacting openstack tripleo_heat_templates. Evaluated with CVSS Base Score of 5.5 (MEDIUM).

Original NVD Description

Source: NIST NVD
A flaw was found in openstack-tripleo-heat-templates. Plain passwords from RHSM exist in the logs during OSP13 deployment with subscription-manager.

📊 CVSS v3.1 Metric Breakdown

Attack Vector
Local (AV:L)
Requires local system execution permissions
Attack Complexity
Low (AC:L)
No specialized conditions required
Privileges Required
Low (PR:L)
Standard user access required
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 openstack / tripleo_heat_templates
Affected Versions *
Weakness Enumeration CWE-200

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-2021-3585 impacting openstack tripleo_heat_templates.

⚡ Nuclei Detection Template (YAML) cve-2021-3585.yaml
id: cve-2021-3585

info:
  name: openstack tripleo_heat_templates - Security Advisory & Vulnerability Scan
  author: cybervault-security-intel
  severity: medium
  description: |
    Automated signature & scanner for CVE-2021-3585 affecting openstack tripleo_heat_templates.
    Evaluation: A flaw was found in openstack-tripleo-heat-templates. Plain passwords from RHSM exist in the logs during OSP13 deployment with subscription-manager....
  reference:
    - https://cybervault-cve.pages.dev/cve/CVE-2021-3585
  classification:
    cvss-metrics: CVSS:3.1/CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
    cvss-score: 5.5
    cve-id: CVE-2021-3585
    cwe-id: CWE-200
  tags: cve,cve-2021-3585,openstack,tripleo_heat_templates,medium

http:
  - method: GET
    path:
      - "{BaseURL}/"
      - "{BaseURL}/api/"
    matchers-condition: and
    matchers:
      - type: status
        status:
          - 200
      - type: word
        words:
          - "tripleo_heat_templates"
        part: body
🐍 PoC Exploit & Verification Probe (Python 3) poc_cve-2021-3585.py
# Proof-of-Concept Exploit & Verification Probe for CVE-2021-3585
# Target: openstack tripleo_heat_templates | CVSS: 5.5 (MEDIUM)
# Educational & Security Audit Purpose Only

import requests
import sys

def verify_vulnerability(target_url):
    print(f"[*] Auditing {target_url} for CVE-2021-3585 (openstack tripleo_heat_templates)...")
    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 openstack tripleo_heat_templates 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-2021-3585.sh
# Recommended Remediation & Patching Commands for CVE-2021-3585
# 1. Update package via distribution package manager:
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get --only-upgrade install tripleo_heat_templates 2>/dev/null || \
sudo dnf upgrade tripleo_heat_templates 2>/dev/null || \
sudo yum update tripleo_heat_templates

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

# 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.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Remediation Guide

How do I fix CVE-2021-3585 in openstack tripleo_heat_templates?

Review vendor-specific security notices and update openstack tripleo_heat_templates 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-2021-3585?

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-2021-3585?

CVE-2021-3585 is classified with a CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). Check the metric breakdown above for attack vector requirements.

Risk Snapshot
5.5
MEDIUM SEVERITY
CVE ID CVE-2021-3585
Weakness CWE-200
Vendor openstack
Product tripleo_heat_templates
Published 2022-08-26
Vector CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N