How severe is CVE-2021-36311?

CVE-2021-36311 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.0, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2021-36311 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (9th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-36311?

CVE-2021-36311 affects Dell Emc Networker. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-36311?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2021-36311 published?

CVE-2021-36311 was published on 2021-11-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-36311

CVE-2021-36311 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Dell Emc Networker with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.0. 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-285.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.0)
CVSS v2: 4.6
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (9th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-285
Affected product: Dell Emc Networker
Published: 2021-11-23
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Dell EMC Networker versions prior to 19.5 contain an Improper Authorization vulnerability. Any local malicious user with networker user privileges may exploit this vulnerability to upload malicious file to unauthorized locations and execute it.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-36311?: Dell EMC Networker versions prior to 19.5 contain an Improper Authorization vulnerability. Any local malicious user with networker user privileges may exploit this vulnerability to upload malicious file to unauthorized locations and execute it.
How severe is CVE-2021-36311?: CVE-2021-36311 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.0, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2021-36311 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (9th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-36311?: CVE-2021-36311 affects Dell Emc Networker. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-36311?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2021-36311 published?: CVE-2021-36311 was published on 2021-11-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/000192419

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:dell:emc_networker:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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