CVE-2021-36299
CVE-2021-36299 is a high-severity vulnerability in Dell Emc Idrac9 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 30% places it in the 98th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-89.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.1)
- CVSS v2: 5.5
- EPSS exploit prediction: 30% (98th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-89
- Affected product: Dell Emc Idrac9 Firmware
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Dell iDRAC9 versions 4.40.00.00 and later, but prior to 4.40.29.00 and 5.00.00.00 contain an SQL injection vulnerability. A remote authenticated malicious user with low privileges may potentially exploit this vulnerability to cause information disclosure or denial of service by supplying specially crafted input data to the affected application.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2021-36299?
- Dell iDRAC9 versions 4.40.00.00 and later, but prior to 4.40.29.00 and 5.00.00.00 contain an SQL injection vulnerability. A remote authenticated malicious user with low privileges may potentially exploit this vulnerability to cause information disclosure or denial of service by supplying specially crafted input data to the affected application.
- How severe is CVE-2021-36299?
- CVE-2021-36299 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability low.
- Is CVE-2021-36299 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 30% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2021-36299?
- CVE-2021-36299 primarily affects Dell Emc Idrac9 Firmware. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2021-36299?
- 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-2021-36299 published?
- CVE-2021-36299 was published on 2021-11-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (2)
- cpe:2.3:o:dell:emc_idrac9_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:dell:emc_idrac9_firmware:5.00.00.00:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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