CVE-2021-21569
CVE-2021-21569 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Dell Emc Networker with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.8. 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-22.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.8)
- CVSS v2: 4.0
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (56th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-22
- Affected product: Dell Emc Networker
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Dell NetWorker, versions 18.x and 19.x contain a Path traversal vulnerability. A NetWorker server user with remote access to NetWorker clients may potentially exploit this vulnerability and gain access to unauthorized information.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2021-21569?
- Dell NetWorker, versions 18.x and 19.x contain a Path traversal vulnerability. A NetWorker server user with remote access to NetWorker clients may potentially exploit this vulnerability and gain access to unauthorized information.
- How severe is CVE-2021-21569?
- CVE-2021-21569 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.8, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2021-21569 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (56th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2021-21569?
- CVE-2021-21569 affects Dell Emc Networker. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2021-21569?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2021-21569 published?
- CVE-2021-21569 was published on 2021-09-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:dell:emc_networker:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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