CVE-2021-21590

Description

Dell EMC Unity, Unity XT, and UnityVSA versions prior to 5.1.0.0.5.394 contain a plain-text password storage vulnerability. A local malicious user with high privileges may use the exposed password to gain access with the privileges of the compromised user.

Categories

6.4
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.12%
Vendor Advisory dell.com
Affected: Dell Unity
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/000189204 vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-21590?
CVE-2021-21590 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-21590?
To fix CVE-2021-21590, 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-2021-21590 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2021-21590 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2021-21590?
CVE-2021-21590 affects Dell Unity.
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