CVE-2021-21596 Information disclosure in Dell OpenManage Enterprise

Critical 9.6 Published 9 Aug 2021 Updated 17 Sep 2024

A remote attacker on the same subnet can exploit this vulnerability to disclose information and potentially elevate privileges in Dell OpenManage Enterprise.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Local or same network only
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2021-21596?

CVE-2021-21596 is a critical vulnerability in Dell OpenManage Enterprise, published on 9 Aug 2021. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official 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.

Weakness: CWE-200

Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-21596?

It affects 2 products.

Products include Dell Openmanage Enterprise, Dell Openmanage Enterprise-Modular.

How do I fix CVE-2021-21596?

No fix has been published for CVE-2021-21596 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2021-21596 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-21596 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-wmx3-7ph3-xh3p.