CVE-2021-21600
CVE-2021-21600 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Dell Emc Networker with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. 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-772.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
- CVSS v2: 4.0
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (53rd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-772
- Affected product: Dell Emc Networker
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Dell EMC NetWorker, 19.4 or older, contain an uncontrolled resource consumption flaw in its API service. An authorized API user could potentially exploit this vulnerability via the web and desktop user interfaces, leading to denial of service in the manageability path.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2021-21600?
- Dell EMC NetWorker, 19.4 or older, contain an uncontrolled resource consumption flaw in its API service. An authorized API user could potentially exploit this vulnerability via the web and desktop user interfaces, leading to denial of service in the manageability path.
- How severe is CVE-2021-21600?
- CVE-2021-21600 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2021-21600 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (53rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2021-21600?
- CVE-2021-21600 affects Dell Emc Networker. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2021-21600?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2021-21600 published?
- CVE-2021-21600 was published on 2021-08-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:dell:emc_networker:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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