Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Output Used by a Downstream Component in Dell EMC iDRAC8 and iDRAC9
| Risk | Low |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 1 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2021-21580 |
| CWE-ID | CWE-74 |
| Exploitation vector | Network |
| Public exploit | N/A |
| Vulnerable software Subscribe |
iDRAC9 Web applications / Remote management & hosting panels iDRAC8 Web applications / Remote management & hosting panels |
| Vendor | Dell |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains one low risk vulnerability.
1) Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Output Used by a Downstream Component
EUVDB-ID: #VU62645
Risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 3.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2021-21580
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to a Content spoofing / Text injection. A remote attacker can inject text to present a customized message on the application and phish users into believing that the message is legitimate.
MitigationInstall updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsiDRAC9: 2.65.65.65 - 4.40.45.00
iDRAC8: before 2.80.80.80
External linkshttp://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/000189193
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
