CVE-2021-21585

Name: CVE-2021-21585
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-08-09T21:15:07.897+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.2/10EPSS 2.09%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-21585 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.2/10 on the CVSS scale. Dell OpenManage Enterprise versions prior to 3.6.1 contain an OS command injection vulnerability in RACADM and IPMI tools. A remote authenticated malicious user with high privileges may potentially exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary OS commands.. EPSS estimates a 2.09% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Dell OpenManage Enterprise versions prior to 3.6.1 contain an OS command injection vulnerability in RACADM and IPMI tools. A remote authenticated malicious user with high privileges may potentially exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary OS commands.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.2/10

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

EPSS Probability

2.09%

79.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-78

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Dell	Openmanage Enterprise	< 3.6.1

References

https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/000189673Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/000189673Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 9, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-21585?

How severe is CVE-2021-21585?

CVE-2021-21585 has a CVSS score of 7.2/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.09% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-21585?

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