CVE-2021-36745

Name: CVE-2021-36745
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-09-29T11:15:07.6+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 9.02%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-36745 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A vulnerability in Trend Micro ServerProtect for Storage 6.0, ServerProtect for EMC Celerra 5.8, ServerProtect for Network Appliance Filers 5.8, and ServerProtect for Microsoft Windows / Novell Netware 5.8 could allow a remote attacker to bypass authentication on affected installations.. EPSS estimates a 9.02% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A vulnerability in Trend Micro ServerProtect for Storage 6.0, ServerProtect for EMC Celerra 5.8, ServerProtect for Network Appliance Filers 5.8, and ServerProtect for Microsoft Windows / Novell Netware 5.8 could allow a remote attacker to bypass authentication on affected installations.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

9.02%

94.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-425

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Trendmicro	Serverprotect	5.8
Trendmicro	Serverprotect	6.0

References

https://success.trendmicro.com/jp/solution/000289030Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://success.trendmicro.com/solution/000289038Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-21-1115/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://success.trendmicro.com/jp/solution/000289030Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://success.trendmicro.com/solution/000289038Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-21-1115/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Sep 29, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-36745?

How severe is CVE-2021-36745?

CVE-2021-36745 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 9.02% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-36745?

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-2021-36745?

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Source: NVD / NIST