CVE-2021-21514

Name: CVE-2021-21514
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-03-02T16:15:12.987+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 4.9/10EPSS 5.36%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-21514 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.9/10 on the CVSS scale. Dell EMC OpenManage Server Administrator (OMSA) versions 9.5 and prior contain a path traversal vulnerability. A remote user with admin privileges could potentially exploit this vulnerability to view arbitrary files on the target system by sending a specially crafted URL request.. EPSS estimates a 5.36% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Dell EMC OpenManage Server Administrator (OMSA) versions 9.5 and prior contain a path traversal vulnerability. A remote user with admin privileges could potentially exploit this vulnerability to view arbitrary files on the target system by sending a specially crafted URL request.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

4.9/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

EPSS Probability

5.36%

91.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Dell	Openmanage Server Administrator	<= 9.5.0

References

Timeline

Published: Mar 2, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-21514?

How severe is CVE-2021-21514?

CVE-2021-21514 has a CVSS score of 4.9/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 5.36% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-21514?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST