CVE-2021-21564CWE-200

Dell OpenManage Enterprise versions prior to 3.6.1 contain an improper authentication vulnerability

Critical · published August 9, 2021

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
2%
Percentile
75.4
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A remote attacker can gain unauthorized access by sending malformed data—think of it as a party crasher pulling off an identity theft at the door! 🔥 Picture a bouncer at a high-profile event who’s so distracted that any random dude can walk right in, flashing a fake ID. That’s how this vulnerability works—an attacker can bypass authentication and hijack a session as if they belonged there all along! With this vulnerability, an attacker could perform unauthorized actions and manipulate system settings, potentially causing chaos within the network. Imagine someone walking into a highly secure facility and changing the access codes—absolutely devastating!

Put simply

Picture a bouncer at a high-profile event who’s so distracted that any random dude can walk right in, flashing a fake ID. That’s how this vulnerability works—an attacker can bypass authentication and hijack a session as if they belonged there all along! This improper authentication vulnerability in Dell OpenManage Enterprise allows remote unauthenticated attackers to send malformed data that can lead to session hijacking and unauthorized actions within the system.

What to do

With this vulnerability, an attacker could perform unauthorized actions and manipulate system settings, potentially causing chaos within the network. Imagine someone walking into a highly secure facility and changing the access codes—absolutely devastating! To secure your systems, upgrade to Dell OpenManage Enterprise version 3.6.1 or later immediately. Additionally, review your access controls and validate data inputs to prevent malformed data from being processed. Don't delay—get this patched! You've got this! With a quick upgrade, you'll lock down your system tighter than a drum! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.8 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01584 · 75.4th percentile
Weakness
CWE-200 · Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor
Published
2021-08-09T21:05Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 09 AUG 21:05Z
    Dell OpenManage Enterprise versions prior to 3.6.1 contain an improper authentication vulnerability
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