CVE-2021-21517: XEE

Published Mar 1, 2021
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Updated

SRS Policy Manager 6.X is affected by an XML External Entity Injection (XXE) vulnerability due to a misconfigured XML parser that processes user-supplied DTD input without sufficient validation. A remote unauthenticated attacker can potentially exploit this vulnerability to read system files as a non-root user and may be able to temporarily disrupt the ESRS service.

Affected Software

3 affected components
Dell Emc Srs Policy Manager=6.6
Dell Emc Srs Policy Manager=6.8.3
Dell Emc Srs Policy Manager=6.9.0

Event History

Mar 1, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:25 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:25 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2021-21517?

CVE-2021-21517 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential for remote exploitation and significant impact.

2

How do I fix CVE-2021-21517?

To fix CVE-2021-21517, update your Dell EMC SRS Policy Manager to version 6.6, 6.8.3, or 6.9.0 as recommended in the security update.

3

What versions of Dell EMC SRS Policy Manager are affected by CVE-2021-21517?

CVE-2021-21517 affects Dell EMC SRS Policy Manager versions 6.6, 6.8.3, and 6.9.0.

4

Can CVE-2021-21517 be exploited by authenticated users?

No, CVE-2021-21517 can be exploited by remote unauthenticated attackers.

5

What kind of attack is possible with CVE-2021-21517?

CVE-2021-21517 allows a remote attacker to perform an XML External Entity Injection (XXE) attack to potentially read sensitive system files.

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