CVE-2021-36338

Name: CVE-2021-36338
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-01-21T21:15:08.487+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8/10EPSS 0.36%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-36338 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8/10 on the CVSS scale. Unisphere for PowerMax versions prior to 9.2.2.2 contains a privilege escalation vulnerability. An adjacent malicious user could potentially exploit this vulnerability to escalate their privileges and access functionalities they do not have access to. EPSS estimates a 0.36% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Unisphere for PowerMax versions prior to 9.2.2.2 contains a privilege escalation vulnerability. An adjacent malicious user could potentially exploit this vulnerability to escalate their privileges and access functionalities they do not have access to. CVE-2022-31233 addresses the partial fix in CVE-2021-36338.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.36%

27.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Dell	Solutions Enabler	< 9.1.0.18
Dell	Solutions Enabler	>= 9.2.0.0, < 9.2.3.0
Dell	Solutions Enabler Virtual Appliance	< 9.1.0.18
Dell	Solutions Enabler Virtual Appliance	>= 9.2.0.0, < 9.2.3.0
Dell	Unisphere 360	< 9.1.0.29
Dell	Unisphere 360	>= 9.2.0.0, < 9.2.3.3
Dell	Unisphere For Powermax	< 9.1.0.31
Dell	Unisphere For Powermax	>= 9.2.0.0, < 9.2.3.4
Dell	Unisphere For Powermax Virtual Appliance	< 9.1.0.31
Dell	Unisphere For Powermax Virtual Appliance	>= 9.2.0.0, < 9.2.3.4
Dell	Vasa	< 9.1.0.723
Dell	Vasa	>= 9.2.0.0, < 9.2.3.0
Dell	Powermax Os	5978

References

https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/000194640Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/000194640Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 21, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-36338?

How severe is CVE-2021-36338?

CVE-2021-36338 has a CVSS score of 8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.36% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-36338?

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