CVE-2021-32571

Name: CVE-2021-32571
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-10-14T18:15:12.697+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 4.9/10EPSS 0.83%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-32571 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.9/10 on the CVSS scale. In OSS-RC systems of the release 18B and older during data migration procedures certain files containing usernames and passwords are left in the system undeleted but in folders accessible by top privileged accounts only. NOTE: This vulnerability only affects products that are no longer supported by the maintainer. EPSS estimates a 0.83% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In OSS-RC systems of the release 18B and older during data migration procedures certain files containing usernames and passwords are left in the system undeleted but in folders accessible by top privileged accounts only. NOTE: This vulnerability only affects products that are no longer supported by the maintainer. Ericsson Network Manager is a new generation OSS system which OSS-RC customers shall upgrade to

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

4.9/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.83%

52.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-459

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ericsson	Operations Support System-Radio And Core Firmware	<= 18b

References

https://www.gruppotim.it/it/innovazione/servizi-digitali/cybersecurity/red-team.htmlThird Party Advisory
https://www.gruppotim.it/it/innovazione/servizi-digitali/cybersecurity/red-team.htmlThird Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Oct 14, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-32571?

How severe is CVE-2021-32571?

CVE-2021-32571 has a CVSS score of 4.9/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.83% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-32571?

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