CVE-2021-36317

Name: CVE-2021-36317
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-12-21T17:15:08.047+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.7/10EPSS 0.22%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-36317 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.7/10 on the CVSS scale. Dell EMC Avamar Server version 19.4 contains a plain-text password storage vulnerability in AvInstaller. A local attacker could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to the disclosure of certain user credentials. EPSS estimates a 0.22% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Dell EMC Avamar Server version 19.4 contains a plain-text password storage vulnerability in AvInstaller. A local attacker could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to the disclosure of certain user credentials. The attacker may be able to use the exposed credentials to access the vulnerable application with privileges of the compromised account.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.7/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.22%

12.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Dell	Emc Avamar Server	19.4
Dell	Emc Powerprotect Data Protection Appliance	2.7

References

https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202210-09Third Party Advisory
https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/000193369Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202210-09Third Party Advisory
https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/000193369Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 21, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-36317?

How severe is CVE-2021-36317?

CVE-2021-36317 has a CVSS score of 6.7/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.22% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-36317?

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