CVE-2021-36279

Name: CVE-2021-36279
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-08-16T22:15:07.793+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.19%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-36279 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Dell EMC PowerScale OneFS versions 8.2.x - 9.2.x contain an incorrect permission assignment for critical resource vulnerability. This could allow a user with ISI_PRIV_LOGIN_SSH or ISI_PRIV_LOGIN_CONSOLE to access privileged information about the cluster.. EPSS estimates a 0.19% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Dell EMC PowerScale OneFS versions 8.2.x - 9.2.x contain an incorrect permission assignment for critical resource vulnerability. This could allow a user with ISI_PRIV_LOGIN_SSH or ISI_PRIV_LOGIN_CONSOLE to access privileged information about the cluster.

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

0.19%

9.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-732

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Dell	Emc Powerscale Onefs	>= 9.0.0.0, <= 9.2.2.0
Dell	Emc Powerscale Onefs	8.2.2

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-2021-36279?

How severe is CVE-2021-36279?

CVE-2021-36279 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.19% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-36279?

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