CVE-2021-36349

Name: CVE-2021-36349
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-01-24T20:15:08.107+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 4.3/10EPSS 0.55%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-36349 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.3/10 on the CVSS scale. Dell EMC Data Protection Central versions 19.5 and prior contain a Server Side Request Forgery vulnerability in the DPC DNS client processing. A remote malicious user could potentially exploit this vulnerability, allowing port scanning of external hosts.. EPSS estimates a 0.55% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Dell EMC Data Protection Central versions 19.5 and prior contain a Server Side Request Forgery vulnerability in the DPC DNS client processing. A remote malicious user could potentially exploit this vulnerability, allowing port scanning of external hosts.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

4.3/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.55%

42.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Dell	Emc Data Protection Central	< 19.6

References

https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/000195103Vendor Advisory
https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/000195103Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 24, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-36349?

How severe is CVE-2021-36349?

CVE-2021-36349 has a CVSS score of 4.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.55% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-36349?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2021-36349?

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Source: NVD / NIST