How severe is CVE-2021-21508?

CVE-2021-21508 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.7, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2021-21508 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (2nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-21508?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

Does CVE-2021-21508 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2021-21508 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2021-8780.

When was CVE-2021-21508 published?

CVE-2021-21508 was published on 2026-05-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-21508

CVE-2021-21508 is a medium-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.7. 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-532.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.7)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (2nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2021-8780
Weakness: CWE-532
Published: 2026-05-22
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Dell VxRail versions before 7.0.200 contain a Plain-text Password Storage Vulnerability in VxRail Manager. A sys-admin user may exploit this vulnerability, leading to the disclosure of certain user credentials. The attacker may be able to use the exposed credentials to access the vulnerable application with privileges of the compromised account.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-21508?: Dell VxRail versions before 7.0.200 contain a Plain-text Password Storage Vulnerability in VxRail Manager. A sys-admin user may exploit this vulnerability, leading to the disclosure of certain user credentials. The attacker may be able to use the exposed credentials to access the vulnerable application with privileges of the compromised account.
How severe is CVE-2021-21508?: CVE-2021-21508 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.7, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2021-21508 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (2nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-21508?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2021-21508 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2021-21508 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2021-8780.
When was CVE-2021-21508 published?: CVE-2021-21508 was published on 2026-05-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://dellservices.lightning.force.com/lightning/r/Lightning_Knowledge__kav/ka0Do000000m7VwIAI/view

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