CVE-2021-21513
CVSS v3
9.8
CRITICAL
EPSS Score
5.9 %
exploit probability, as of 2026-09-25
CISA KEV
No
known exploited
Exploitation
—
SSVC status
Description
Dell EMC OpenManage Server Administrator (OMSA) version 9.5 Microsoft Windows installations with Distributed Web Server (DWS) enabled configuration contains an authentication bypass vulnerability. A remote unauthenticated attacker could potentially exploit this vulnerability to gain admin access on the affected system.
Technical details
- Published
- 2021-03-02
Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2021-21513?
Dell EMC OpenManage Server Administrator (OMSA) version 9.5 Microsoft Windows installations with Distributed Web Server (DWS) enabled configuration contains an authentication bypass vulnerability. A remote unauthenticated attacker could potentially exploit this vulnerability to gain admin access on the affected system.
Is CVE-2021-21513 actively exploited?
Active exploitation of CVE-2021-21513 has not been confirmed. Its EPSS score was 5.9% on 2026-09-25, the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2021-21513?
CVE-2021-21513 has a CVSS v3 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL severity).
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