CVE-2021-36338: dell powermax_os
CVSS: 8.0v3.1HighModified
Published 21-01-2022Last modified 16-09-2024
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2021-36338 is a high (CVSS 8.0) vulnerability in dell powermax_os. EPSS estimates a 0.36% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 28% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
8.0/10
010
High · v3.1 (NVD)EPSS score
0.36%
0%100%
Low · 0.00 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 21-01-2022PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 16-09-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
Unisphere for PowerMax versions prior to 9.2.2.2 contains a privilege escalation vulnerability. An adjacent malicious user could potentially exploit this vulnerability to escalate their privileges and access functionalities they do not have access to. CVE-2022-31233 addresses the partial fix in CVE-2021-36338.
CVSS metrics
3 scores · 2 sources · 2 versionsHigh 8.0Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HSources2 sources · 6.3–8.0
- CVE.orgCNA6.3MediumCVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:H/A:NDiffers
Medium 5.2Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
AV:A/AC:L/Au:S/C:P/I:P/A:PSourcesSingle source
EPSS trend
Probability
0.36%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
28%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 0.36% on 19-09-2026
19-09-202619-10-2026
EPSS score0.36%
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-565Reliance on Cookies without Validation and Integrity CheckingThe product relies on the existence or values of cookies when performing security-critical operations, but it does not properly ensure that the setting is valid for the associated user.
Affected systems
Dell7 products
- powermax_os5978
- solutions_enabler< 9.1.0.18 | ≥ 9.2.0.0, < 9.2.3.0
- solutions_enabler_virtual_appliance< 9.1.0.18 | ≥ 9.2.0.0, < 9.2.3.0
- unisphere_360< 9.1.0.29 | ≥ 9.2.0.0, < 9.2.3.3
- unisphere_for_powermax≥ unspecified, < 9.2.2.2 | < 9.1.0.31 | ≥ 9.2.0.0, < 9.2.3.4
1 vendor · 7 products