CVE-2021-21531: dell powermax_os
CVSS: 8.1v3.1HighModified
Published 30-04-2021Last modified 17-09-2024
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2021-21531 is a high (CVSS 8.1) vulnerability in dell powermax_os. EPSS estimates a 0.69% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 52.1% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
8.1/10
010
High · v3.1 (CVE.org)EPSS score
0.69%
0%100%
Low · 0.00 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 30-04-2021PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 17-09-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
Dell Unisphere for PowerMax versions prior to 9.2.1.6 contain an Authorization Bypass Vulnerability. A local authenticated malicious user with monitor role may exploit this vulnerability to perform unauthorized actions.
CVSS metrics
3 scores · 2 sources · 2 versionsHigh 8.1Preferred score · CVE.org (CNA)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:HSources2 sources · 7.8–8.1
- NVDNIST7.8HighCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HDiffers
Medium 4.6Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:PSourcesSingle source
EPSS trend
Probability
0.69%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
52%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 0.69% on 20-09-2026
20-09-202620-10-2026
EPSS score0.69%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root cause- CWE-602Client-Side Enforcement of Server-Side SecurityThe product is composed of a server that relies on the client to implement a mechanism that is intended to protect the server.
- CWE-669Incorrect Resource Transfer Between SpheresThe product does not properly transfer a resource/behavior to another sphere, or improperly imports a resource/behavior from another sphere, in a manner that provides unintended control over that resource.
Affected systems
Dell5 products
- powermax_os5978
- solutions_enabler< 9.1.0.15 | ≥ 9.2.0, < 9.2.1.6
- solutions_enabler_virtual_appliance< 9.1.0.15 | ≥ 9.2.0, < 9.2.1.1
- unisphere_for_powermax≥ unspecified, < 9.2.1.6 | < 9.1.0.26 | ≥ 9.2.1.0, ≤ 9.2.1.6
- unisphere_for_powermax_virtual_appliance< 9.1.0.26 | ≥ 9.2.1.0, < 9.2.1.6
1 vendor · 5 products