How severe is CVE-2021-36339?

CVE-2021-36339 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2021-36339 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (15th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-36339?

CVE-2021-36339 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-2021-36339?

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-2021-36339 published?

CVE-2021-36339 was published on 2022-01-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-36339

CVE-2021-36339 is a high-severity vulnerability in Dell Solutions Enabler with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. 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-250.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v2: 4.6
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (15th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-250
Affected product: Dell Solutions Enabler
Published: 2022-01-21
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Dell EMC Virtual Appliances before 9.2.2.2 contain undocumented user accounts. A local malicious user may potentially exploit this vulnerability to get privileged access to the virtual appliance.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-36339?: The Dell EMC Virtual Appliances before 9.2.2.2 contain undocumented user accounts. A local malicious user may potentially exploit this vulnerability to get privileged access to the virtual appliance.
How severe is CVE-2021-36339?: CVE-2021-36339 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2021-36339 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (15th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-36339?: CVE-2021-36339 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-2021-36339?: 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-2021-36339 published?: CVE-2021-36339 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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