Information Exposure Vulnerability in Dell EMC Data Protection Applications
CVE-2021-21601

8.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Dell
Status
Data Protection Search
Vendor
CVE Published:
10 August 2021

What is CVE-2021-21601?

Dell EMC Data Protection Search and IDPA prior to specified versions are affected by a vulnerability that can lead to the exposure of sensitive user credentials through log files. A low-privileged local attacker could exploit this issue, potentially gaining unauthorized access to the application using the leaked credentials, thereby increasing security risks.

Affected Version(s)

Data Protection Search < 19.5

References

https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/000189555
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
8.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Changed

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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