CVE-2021-21552 json
Dell Wyse Windows Embedded System versions WIE10 LTSC 2019 and earlier contain an improper authorization vulnerability.
published 2021-05-21 5 y ago modified 2026-06-17 4 mo ago also EUVD-2021-8824
- cvss
- 5.2
- version 3.1, CNA
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 1.0%
- EPSS 1.0% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 62%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
Dell Wyse Windows Embedded System versions WIE10 LTSC 2019 and earlier contain an improper authorization vulnerability. A local authenticated malicious user with low privileges may potentially exploit this vulnerability to bypass the restricted environment and perform unauthorized actions on the affected system.
Patch / fix
Exploit prediction
1.00% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 62% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| CNA | 3.1 | 5.2 | CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N |
| NVD | 3.1 | 8.8 | CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H |
| NVD | 2.0 | 7.2 | AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C |
Affected products
- Dell Wyse Windows Embedded (WES)
Classification
- Weakness
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- CWE-863 Incorrect Authorization
References
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2021-21552
- NVD CVE-2021-21552
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