CVE-2021-21564

Description

Dell OpenManage Enterprise versions prior to 3.6.1 contain an improper authentication vulnerability. A remote unauthenticated attacker may potentially exploit this vulnerability to hijack an elevated session or perform unauthorized actions by sending malformed data.

Categories

9.8
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.80% Top 30%
Vendor Advisory dell.com
Affected: Dell Dell OpenManage Enterprise
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/000189673 patch vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-21564?
CVE-2021-21564 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-21564?
To fix CVE-2021-21564, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2021-21564 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2021-21564 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2021-21564?
CVE-2021-21564 affects Dell Dell OpenManage Enterprise.
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