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CVE-2021-21538

CRITICALCVSS 10/10EPSS 1.73%

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CVE-2021-21538 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 10/10 on the CVSS scale. Dell EMC iDRAC9 versions 4.40.00.00 and later, but prior to 4.40.10.00, contain an improper authentication vulnerability. A remote unauthenticated attacker could potentially exploit this vulnerability to gain access to the virtual console.. EPSS estimates a 1.73% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Dell EMC iDRAC9 versions 4.40.00.00 and later, but prior to 4.40.10.00, contain an improper authentication vulnerability. A remote unauthenticated attacker could potentially exploit this vulnerability to gain access to the virtual console.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
10/10

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

EPSS Probability
1.73%

74.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
DellIdrac9 Firmware>= 4.40.00.00, < 4.40.10.00

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-21538?
Dell EMC iDRAC9 versions 4.40.00.00 and later, but prior to 4.40.10.00, contain an improper authentication vulnerability. A remote unauthenticated attacker could potentially exploit this vulnerability to gain access to the virtual console.
How severe is CVE-2021-21538?
CVE-2021-21538 has a CVSS score of 10/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.73% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-21538?
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