CVE-2021-3551

Name: CVE-2021-3551
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-02-16T17:15:11.103+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.18%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-3551 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A flaw was found in the PKI-server, where the spkispawn command, when run in debug mode, stores admin credentials in the installation log file. This flaw allows a local attacker to retrieve the file to obtain the admin password and gain admin privileges to the Dogtag CA manager. EPSS estimates a 0.18% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A flaw was found in the PKI-server, where the spkispawn command, when run in debug mode, stores admin credentials in the installation log file. This flaw allows a local attacker to retrieve the file to obtain the admin password and gain admin privileges to the Dogtag CA manager. The highest threat from this vulnerability is to confidentiality.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.18%

8.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Dogtagpki	Dogtagpki	>= 10.10.0, < 10.10.6
Fedoraproject	Fedora	33
Fedoraproject	Fedora	34
Oracle	Linux	8
Redhat	Enterprise Linux	8.0
Redhat	Enterprise Linux Eus	8.4
Redhat	Enterprise Linux For Ibm Z Systems	8.0
Redhat	Enterprise Linux For Ibm Z Systems Eus	8.4
Redhat	Enterprise Linux For Power Little Endian	8.0
Redhat	Enterprise Linux For Power Little Endian Eus	8.4
Redhat	Enterprise Linux Server Aus	8.4
Redhat	Enterprise Linux Server Tus	8.4
Redhat	Enterprise Linux Server Update Services For Sap Solutions	8.4

References

https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1959971Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1959971Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Feb 16, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-3551?

How severe is CVE-2021-3551?

CVE-2021-3551 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.18% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-3551?

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