How severe is CVE-2021-43587?

CVE-2021-43587 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2021-43587 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-2021-43587?

CVE-2021-43587 primarily affects Dell Powerpath Management Appliance. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-43587?

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-2021-43587 published?

CVE-2021-43587 was published on 2021-12-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-43587

CVE-2021-43587 is a high-severity vulnerability in Dell Powerpath Management Appliance with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.2. 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-321.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.2)
CVSS v2: 7.2
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (15th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-321
Affected product: Dell Powerpath Management Appliance
Published: 2021-12-21
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Dell PowerPath Management Appliance, versions 3.2, 3.1, 3.0 P01, 3.0, and 2.6, use hard-coded cryptographic key. A local high-privileged malicious user may potentially exploit this vulnerability to gain access to secrets and elevate to gain higher privileges.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-43587?: Dell PowerPath Management Appliance, versions 3.2, 3.1, 3.0 P01, 3.0, and 2.6, use hard-coded cryptographic key. A local high-privileged malicious user may potentially exploit this vulnerability to gain access to secrets and elevate to gain higher privileges.
How severe is CVE-2021-43587?: CVE-2021-43587 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2021-43587 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-2021-43587?: CVE-2021-43587 primarily affects Dell Powerpath Management Appliance. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-43587?: 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-2021-43587 published?: CVE-2021-43587 was published on 2021-12-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000194083/dsa-2021-260

Affected products (5)

cpe:2.3:a:dell:powerpath_management_appliance:2.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:dell:powerpath_management_appliance:3.0:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:dell:powerpath_management_appliance:3.0:patch_01:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:dell:powerpath_management_appliance:3.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:dell:powerpath_management_appliance:3.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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