CVE-2021-21601
CVE-2021-21601 is a high-severity vulnerability in Dell Emc Data Protection Search with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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-532.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
- CVSS v2: 2.1
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (15th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-532
- Affected product: Dell Emc Data Protection Search
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Dell EMC Data Protection Search, 19.4 and prior, and IDPA, 2.6.1 and prior, contain an Information Exposure in Log File Vulnerability in CIS. A local low privileged attacker could potentially 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 the privileges of the compromised account.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2021-21601?
- Dell EMC Data Protection Search, 19.4 and prior, and IDPA, 2.6.1 and prior, contain an Information Exposure in Log File Vulnerability in CIS. A local low privileged attacker could potentially 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 the privileges of the compromised account.
- How severe is CVE-2021-21601?
- CVE-2021-21601 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, 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-2021-21601 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (15th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2021-21601?
- CVE-2021-21601 primarily affects Dell Emc Data Protection Search. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2021-21601?
- 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-2021-21601 published?
- CVE-2021-21601 was published on 2021-08-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (2)
- cpe:2.3:a:dell:emc_data_protection_search:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:dell:emc_integrated_data_protection_appliance:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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