CVE-2021-36287

HIGHNVD 7.39.8▲

7.3

Dell VNX2 for file version 8.1.21.266 and earlier, contain an unauthenticated remote code execution vulnerability which may lead unauthenticated users to execute commands on the system.

CVSS v3: 7.3
EG Score: 9.8(medium)
EPSS: 84.4%
KEV: Not listed

Published

April 8, 2022

Last Modified

November 21, 2024

References (2)

security_alert@emchttps://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000191155/dsa-2021-164-dell-vnx2-control-station-security-update-for-multiple-vulnerabilities
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000191155/dsa-2021-164-dell-vnx2-control-station-security-update-for-multiple-vulnerabilities

Weakness Classification(1)

MITRE Common Weakness Enumeration — the root-cause categories this CVE belongs to.

CWE-78OS Command Injection

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Frequently asked(5)

What is CVE-2021-36287?

CVE-2021-36287 is a high vulnerability published on April 8, 2022. Dell VNX2 for file version 8.1.21.266 and earlier, contain an unauthenticated remote code execution vulnerability which may lead unauthenticated users to execute commands on the system.

When was CVE-2021-36287 disclosed?

CVE-2021-36287 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on April 8, 2022, with the most recent update on November 21, 2024. EchelonGraph re-ingests CVE updates from NVD on a 2-hour cycle, so this page reflects the latest published state.

Is CVE-2021-36287 actively exploited?

CVE-2021-36287 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 84.4% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2021-36287?

CVE-2021-36287 has a CVSS v3 base score of 7.3 (NVD). EchelonGraph synthesises NVD + CISA KEV + FIRST EPSS + GHSA into a combined EG score of 9.8.

How do I remediate CVE-2021-36287?

Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2021-36287, EchelonGraph cross-links them in the Vendor Advisories panel below — those typically contain the canonical remediation steps, fixed version numbers, and any vendor-specific mitigations.

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