CVE-2021-21586

Name: CVE-2021-21586
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-07-15T17:15:08.11+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 4.04%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-21586 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Wyse Management Suite versions 3.2 and earlier contain an absolute path traversal vulnerability. A remote authenticated malicious user could exploit this vulnerability in order to read arbitrary files on the system.. EPSS estimates a 4.04% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Wyse Management Suite versions 3.2 and earlier contain an absolute path traversal vulnerability. A remote authenticated malicious user could exploit this vulnerability in order to read arbitrary files on the system.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

4.04%

89.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Dell	Wyse Management Suite	<= 3.2

References

https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/000189363Vendor Advisory
https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/000189363Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jul 15, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-21586?

How severe is CVE-2021-21586?

CVE-2021-21586 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 4.04% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-21586?

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-2021-21586?

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Source: NVD / NIST