CVE-2021-21581: XSS

Published Aug 3, 2021
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Updated

Dell EMC iDRAC9 versions prior to 5.00.00.00 contain a cross-site scripting vulnerability. A remote attacker could potentially exploit this vulnerability to run malicious HTML or JavaScript in a victim’s browser by tricking a victim in to following a specially crafted link.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Dell Emc Idrac9 Firmware<5.00.00.00

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 the severity of CVE-2021-21581?

CVE-2021-21581 is classified as a medium severity cross-site scripting vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2021-21581?

To fix CVE-2021-21581, update the Dell EMC iDRAC9 firmware to version 5.00.00.00 or later.

3

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2021-21581?

CVE-2021-21581 is a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows attackers to run malicious scripts.

4

What could happen if CVE-2021-21581 is exploited?

If exploited, CVE-2021-21581 could enable an attacker to run malicious HTML or JavaScript in a victim's web browser.

5

Which versions of Dell iDRAC9 are affected by CVE-2021-21581?

CVE-2021-21581 affects all Dell EMC iDRAC9 firmware versions prior to 5.00.00.00.

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