How severe is CVE-2021-36316?

CVE-2021-36316 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.7, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2021-36316 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (50th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-36316?

CVE-2021-36316 primarily affects Dell Emc Avamar Server. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-36316?

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

When was CVE-2021-36316 published?

CVE-2021-36316 was published on 2021-12-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-36316

CVE-2021-36316 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Dell Emc Avamar Server with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.7. 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-269.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.7)
CVSS v2: 6.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (50th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-269
Affected product: Dell Emc Avamar Server
Published: 2021-12-21
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Dell EMC Avamar Server versions 18.2, 19.1, 19.2, 19.3, and 19.4 contain an improper privilege management vulnerability in AUI. A malicious user with high privileges could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to the disclosure of the AUI info and performing some unauthorized operation on the AUI.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-36316?: Dell EMC Avamar Server versions 18.2, 19.1, 19.2, 19.3, and 19.4 contain an improper privilege management vulnerability in AUI. A malicious user with high privileges could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to the disclosure of the AUI info and performing some unauthorized operation on the AUI.
How severe is CVE-2021-36316?: CVE-2021-36316 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.7, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2021-36316 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (50th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-36316?: CVE-2021-36316 primarily affects Dell Emc Avamar Server. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-36316?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2021-36316 published?: CVE-2021-36316 was published on 2021-12-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/000193369

Affected products (5)

cpe:2.3:a:dell:emc_avamar_server:18.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:dell:emc_avamar_server:19.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:dell:emc_avamar_server:19.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:dell:emc_avamar_server:19.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:dell:emc_avamar_server:19.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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