CVE-2021-36339: dell powermax_os Execution with Unnecessary Privileges
CVSS: 7.8v3.1HighModified
Published 21-01-2022Last modified 17-09-2024
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2021-36339 is a high (CVSS 7.8) Execution with Unnecessary Privileges vulnerability in dell powermax_os. EPSS estimates a 0.24% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 13.9% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
7.8/10
010
High · v3.1 (CVE.org)EPSS score
0.24%
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.
- 17-09-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
The Dell EMC Virtual Appliances before 9.2.2.2 contain undocumented user accounts. A local malicious user may potentially exploit this vulnerability to get privileged access to the virtual appliance.
CVSS metrics
3 scores · 2 sources · 2 versionsHigh 7.8Preferred score · CVE.org (CNA)
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HSourcesAll 2 agree
- NVDNIST7.8HighCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Medium 4.6Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:PSourcesSingle source
EPSS trend
Probability
0.24%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
14%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 0.24% on 19-09-2026
19-09-202619-10-2026
EPSS score0.24%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Dell8 products
- powermax_os5978
- solutions_enabler< 9.1.0.18 | ≥ 9.2.0.0, < 9.2.3.0
- solutions enabler vapp≥ unspecified, < 9.2.2.2
- 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
1 vendor · 8 products