CVE-2021-26251
CVE-2021-26251 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Intel Openvino with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3. 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-20.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.3)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (43rd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-20
- Affected product: Intel Openvino
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Improper input validation in the Intel(R) Distribution of OpenVINO(TM) Toolkit may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable denial of service via network access.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2021-26251?
- Improper input validation in the Intel(R) Distribution of OpenVINO(TM) Toolkit may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable denial of service via network access.
- How severe is CVE-2021-26251?
- CVE-2021-26251 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2021-26251 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (43rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2021-26251?
- CVE-2021-26251 affects Intel Openvino. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2021-26251?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2021-26251 published?
- CVE-2021-26251 was published on 2022-11-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:intel:openvino:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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