CVE-2021-21578: Medium severity Dell Emc Idrac9 Firmware vulnerability

Published Aug 3, 2021
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Updated

Dell EMC iDRAC9 versions prior to 4.40.40.00 contain an open redirect vulnerability. A remote unauthenticated attacker may exploit this vulnerability to redirect users to arbitrary web URLs by tricking the victim users to click on maliciously crafted links.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Dell Emc Idrac9 Firmware<4.40.40.00

Event History

Aug 3, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:30 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:30 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2021-21578?

CVE-2021-21578 is an open redirect vulnerability in Dell EMC iDRAC9 versions prior to 4.40.40.00.

2

How does CVE-2021-21578 affect Dell EMC iDRAC9?

CVE-2021-21578 allows a remote unauthenticated attacker to redirect users to arbitrary web URLs by tricking them into clicking on malicious links.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2021-21578?

CVE-2021-21578 has a medium severity with a CVSS score of 6.1.

4

How can an attacker exploit CVE-2021-21578?

An attacker can exploit CVE-2021-21578 by creating maliciously crafted links and tricking users into clicking on them.

5

Is there a fix for CVE-2021-21578?

Yes, Dell EMC has released a fix for CVE-2021-21578. Please refer to the Dell EMC support website for more information.

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