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CVE-2021-21513

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  • Published2021-03-02
  • Fixed in9.5.0.1 · 9.4.0.3
  • WeaknessCWE-287

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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.

Timeline

dates in UTC
  1. 2021-03-0216:15CVE publishedNVD

Versions per branch

NVD
Dell openmanage server administrator
BranchAffectedFixed in
9.5≥ 9.5.0.0, < 9.5.0.19.5.0.1
9.4< 9.4.0.39.4.0.3

as publishedRanges as NVD and OSV publish them; a distribution’s build can be fixed under an older number.

Fix

  1. Update Dell openmanage server administrator to 9.5.0.1 · 9.4.0.3

Advisories and patches

Detection

Nuclei template
none so far
ProjectDiscovery
Exploit-DB
no entry
Exploit-DB
Proof of concept
Metasploit modules
none listed
Metasploit Framework

Sources

  • CNACVSS 3.18.6known since 2026-10-23
  • NVDCVSS 3.19.8read 2026-10-23
  • NVDCVSS 2.07.5read 2026-10-23
  • CNAweakness (CWE)CWE-287known since 2026-10-23
  • NVDweakness (CWE)CWE-287read 2026-10-23
  • FIRST EPSSEPSS score5.9 %2026-11-08
  • GitHub Advisoriesadvisory—

Identifiers

Technical details

CVSS v3 Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Published
2021-03-02
Last Modified
2026-06-17
NVD status
Modified
GitHub Advisory
GHSA-47r6-8wvh-5vg2

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 2026-11-08, 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), with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

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