CVE-2021-21526
MEDIUMCVSS 6.7/10EPSS 0.29%
Last modified
CVE-2021-21526 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.7/10 on the CVSS scale. Dell PowerScale OneFS 8.1.0 - 9.1.0 contains a privilege escalation in SmartLock compliance mode that may allow compadmin to execute arbitrary commands as root.. EPSS estimates a 0.29% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Dell PowerScale OneFS 8.1.0 - 9.1.0 contains a privilege escalation in SmartLock compliance mode that may allow compadmin to execute arbitrary commands as root.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Dell | Powerscale Onefs | >= 8.1.0, <= 9.1.0 |
References
- https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/000185202Vendor Advisory
- https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/000185202Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-21526?
Dell PowerScale OneFS 8.1.0 - 9.1.0 contains a privilege escalation in SmartLock compliance mode that may allow compadmin to execute arbitrary commands as root.
How severe is CVE-2021-21526?
CVE-2021-21526 has a CVSS score of 6.7/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.29% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-21526?
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.
Are you affected by CVE-2021-21526?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
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