How severe is CVE-2021-0100?

CVE-2021-0100 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2021-0100 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (14th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-0100?

CVE-2021-0100 affects Intel Ssd Data Center Tool. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-0100?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2021-0100 published?

CVE-2021-0100 was published on 2021-06-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-0100

CVE-2021-0100 is a high-severity vulnerability in Intel Ssd Data Center Tool with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-276.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v2: 4.6
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (14th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-276
Affected product: Intel Ssd Data Center Tool
Published: 2021-06-09
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Incorrect default permissions in the installer for the Intel(R) SSD Data Center Tool, versions downloaded before 12/31/2020, may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-0100?: Incorrect default permissions in the installer for the Intel(R) SSD Data Center Tool, versions downloaded before 12/31/2020, may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.
How severe is CVE-2021-0100?: CVE-2021-0100 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2021-0100 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (14th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-0100?: CVE-2021-0100 affects Intel Ssd Data Center Tool. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-0100?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2021-0100 published?: CVE-2021-0100 was published on 2021-06-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00537.html

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:intel:ssd_data_center_tool:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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