CVE-2021-36278

Name: CVE-2021-36278
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-08-16T22:15:07.687+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.56%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-36278 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Dell EMC PowerScale OneFS versions 8.2.x, 9.1.0.x, and 9.1.1.1 contain a sensitive information exposure vulnerability in log files. A local malicious user with ISI_PRIV_LOGIN_SSH, ISI_PRIV_LOGIN_CONSOLE, or ISI_PRIV_SYS_SUPPORT privileges may exploit this vulnerability to access sensitive information. EPSS estimates a 0.56% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Dell EMC PowerScale OneFS versions 8.2.x, 9.1.0.x, and 9.1.1.1 contain a sensitive information exposure vulnerability in log files. A local malicious user with ISI_PRIV_LOGIN_SSH, ISI_PRIV_LOGIN_CONSOLE, or ISI_PRIV_SYS_SUPPORT privileges may exploit this vulnerability to access sensitive information. If any third-party consumes those logs, the same sensitive information is available to those systems as well.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.56%

42.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Dell	Emc Powerscale Onefs	>= 8.2.0, <= 8.2.2
Dell	Emc Powerscale Onefs	>= 9.0.0.0, <= 9.1.0
Dell	Emc Powerscale Onefs	9.1.1.1
Dell	Emc Powerscale Onefs	9.2.0

References

https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/000190408Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/000190408Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 16, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-36278?

How severe is CVE-2021-36278?

CVE-2021-36278 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.56% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-36278?

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