How severe is CVE-2021-36338?

CVE-2021-36338 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2021-36338 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (28th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-36338?

CVE-2021-36338 primarily affects Dell Solutions Enabler. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-36338?

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

When was CVE-2021-36338 published?

CVE-2021-36338 was published on 2022-01-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-36338

CVE-2021-36338 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Dell Solutions Enabler with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.3. 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-565.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.3)
CVSS v2: 5.2
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (28th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-565
Affected product: Dell Solutions Enabler
Published: 2022-01-21
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Unisphere for PowerMax versions prior to 9.2.2.2 contains a privilege escalation vulnerability. An adjacent malicious user could potentially exploit this vulnerability to escalate their privileges and access functionalities they do not have access to. CVE-2022-31233 addresses the partial fix in CVE-2021-36338.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-36338?: Unisphere for PowerMax versions prior to 9.2.2.2 contains a privilege escalation vulnerability. An adjacent malicious user could potentially exploit this vulnerability to escalate their privileges and access functionalities they do not have access to. CVE-2022-31233 addresses the partial fix in CVE-2021-36338.
How severe is CVE-2021-36338?: CVE-2021-36338 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2021-36338 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (28th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-36338?: CVE-2021-36338 primarily affects Dell Solutions Enabler. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-36338?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2021-36338 published?: CVE-2021-36338 was published on 2022-01-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/000194640

Affected products (7)

cpe:2.3:a:dell:solutions_enabler:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:dell:solutions_enabler_virtual_appliance:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:dell:unisphere_360:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:dell:unisphere_for_powermax:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:dell:unisphere_for_powermax_virtual_appliance:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:dell:vasa:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:dell:powermax_os:5978:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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