What is the severity of CVE-2021-21513?

CVE-2021-21513 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for enabling remote unauthenticated access to admin functionalities.

How do I fix CVE-2021-21513?

To mitigate CVE-2021-21513, upgrade to Dell EMC OpenManage Server Administrator version 9.5.0.1 or later, or apply the recommended patches.

What systems are affected by CVE-2021-21513?

CVE-2021-21513 affects Dell EMC OpenManage Server Administrator installations version 9.4 and below, with Distributed Web Server enabled.

What is an authentication bypass vulnerability in CVE-2021-21513?

An authentication bypass vulnerability like CVE-2021-21513 allows attackers to access system features without proper authentication, potentially compromising administrative control.

Can CVE-2021-21513 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2021-21513 can be exploited remotely by an attacker due to the nature of the authentication bypass.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2021-21513

critical

9.8

CWE

287

2/3/2021

16/9/2024

CVE-2021-21513

First published: Tue Mar 02 2021(Updated: )

Dell EMC OpenManage Server Administrator (OMSA) version 9.5 Microsoft Windows installations with Distributed Web Server (DWS) enabled configuration contains an authentication bypass vulnerability. A remote unauthenticated attacker could potentially exploit this vulnerability to gain admin access on the affected system.

Credit: security_alert@emc.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Dell OpenManage Server Administrator	<9.4.0.3
Dell OpenManage Server Administrator	>=9.5.0.0<9.5.0.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-21513?
CVE-2021-21513 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for enabling remote unauthenticated access to admin functionalities.
How do I fix CVE-2021-21513?
To mitigate CVE-2021-21513, upgrade to Dell EMC OpenManage Server Administrator version 9.5.0.1 or later, or apply the recommended patches.
What systems are affected by CVE-2021-21513?
CVE-2021-21513 affects Dell EMC OpenManage Server Administrator installations version 9.4 and below, with Distributed Web Server enabled.
What is an authentication bypass vulnerability in CVE-2021-21513?
An authentication bypass vulnerability like CVE-2021-21513 allows attackers to access system features without proper authentication, potentially compromising administrative control.
Can CVE-2021-21513 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2021-21513 can be exploited remotely by an attacker due to the nature of the authentication bypass.

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