CVE-2021-21522

Name: CVE-2021-21522
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-09-28T20:15:07.397+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 4.4/10EPSS 0.23%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-21522 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.4/10 on the CVSS scale. Dell BIOS contains a Credentials Management issue. A local authenticated malicious user may potentially exploit this vulnerability to gain access to sensitive information on an NVMe storage by resetting the BIOS password on the system via the Manageability Interface.. EPSS estimates a 0.23% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Dell BIOS contains a Credentials Management issue. A local authenticated malicious user may potentially exploit this vulnerability to gain access to sensitive information on an NVMe storage by resetting the BIOS password on the system via the Manageability Interface.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

4.4/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.23%

13.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-255

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Dell	Latitude 5285 2-In-1 Firmware	< 1.13.0
Dell	Latitude 5289 2-In-1 Firmware	< 1.23.1
Dell	Latitude 5310 2-In-1 Firmware	1.7.0
Dell	Latitude 5290 2-In-1 Firmware	< 1.16.0
Dell	Latitude 7210 2-In-1 Firmware	< 1.7.0
Dell	Latitude 7212 Rugged Extreme Tablet Firmware	< 1.33.0
Dell	Latitude 7212 Rugged Extreme Tablet Firmware	1.33.0
Dell	Latitude 7280 Firmware	< 1.21.1
Dell	Latitude 7280 Firmware	1.21.1
Dell	Latitude 7290 Firmware	< 1.20.0
Dell	Latitude 7290 Firmware	1.20.0
Dell	Latitude 7285 Firmware	< 1.11.0
Dell	Latitude 7285 Firmware	1.11.0
Dell	Latitude 7370 Firmware	< 1.24.3
Dell	Latitude 7370 Firmware	1.24.3
Dell	Latitude 7310 Firmware	< 1.7.0
Dell	Latitude 7380 Firmware	1.21.1
Dell	Latitude 7389 Firmware	< 1.23.1
Dell	Latitude 7390 Firmware	1.20.0
Dell	Latitude 7410 Firmware	< 1.7.0
Dell	Latitude 7390 2-In-1 Firmware	< 1.19.0
Dell	Latitude 7420 Firmware	< 1.7.1
Dell	Latitude 7480 Firmware	< 1.21.1
Dell	Latitude 7490 Firmware	< 1.20.1
Dell	Latitude 9410 Firmware	< 1.7.0
Dell	Latitude 9510 Firmware	< 1.6.0
Dell	Precision 3640 Tower Firmware	< 1.6.2
Dell	Precision 5520 Firmware	< 1.23.1
Dell	Precision 5510 Firmware	< 1.17.0
Dell	Precision 5530 2-In-1 Firmware	< 1.14.10
Dell	Xps 13 9360 Firmware	< 2.16.0
Dell	Xps 13 9370 Firmware	< 1.15.0
Dell	Xps 15 9575 2-In-1 Firmware	< 1.16.2

References

https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/000191495Vendor Advisory
https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/000191495Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 28, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-21522?

How severe is CVE-2021-21522?

CVE-2021-21522 has a CVSS score of 4.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.23% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-21522?

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