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MEDIUM · 6.0

CVE-2021-21595

Dell EMC PowerScale OneFS versions 8.2.x - 9.1.1.x contain an improper neutralization of special elements used in an OS command. This vulnerability could allow the compadmin user to elevate privileges...

Vulnerability Description

Dell EMC PowerScale OneFS versions 8.2.x - 9.1.1.x contain an improper neutralization of special elements used in an OS command. This vulnerability could allow the compadmin user to elevate privileges. This only impacts Smartlock WORM compliance mode clusters as a critical vulnerability and Dell recommends to update/upgrade at the earliest opportunity.

CVSS Score

6.0

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector
LOCAL
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
HIGH
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
NONE
Integrity
HIGH
Availability
HIGH

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
DellEmc Powerscale Onefs>= 9.0.0.0, < 9.2.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-77

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2021-21595?

CVE-2021-21595 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.0 (MEDIUM). Dell EMC PowerScale OneFS versions 8.2.x - 9.1.1.x contain an improper neutralization of special elements used in an OS command. This vulnerability could allow the compadmin user to elevate privileges...

How severe is CVE-2021-21595?

CVE-2021-21595 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2021-21595?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Dell Emc Powerscale Onefs.