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CVE-2021-21596

9.6 · CRITICAL

Dell OpenManage Enterprise versions 3.4 through 3.6.1 and Dell OpenManage Enterprise Modular versions 1.20.00 through 1.30.00, contain a remote code execution vulnerability.

Published Aug 9, 2021CWE-200EPSS 0.75%

Overview

CVE-2021-21596 is a critical-severity vulnerability. It was published on August 9, 2021 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.6 (CRITICAL).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.6, rated CRITICAL. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Dell OpenManage Enterprise versions 3.4 through 3.6.1 and Dell OpenManage Enterprise Modular versions 1.20.00 through 1.30.00, contain a remote code execution vulnerability. A malicious attacker with access to the immediate subnet may potentially exploit this vulnerability leading to information disclosure and a possible elevation of privileges.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

References

Refwww.dell.com/support/kbdoc/000189673Refwww.dell.com/support/kbdoc/000189673

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-21596?

CVE-2021-21596 is a critical-severity vulnerability. It was published on August 9, 2021 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.6 (CRITICAL).

How severe is CVE-2021-21596?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.6, rated CRITICAL. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2021-21596?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2021-21596?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2021-21596 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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