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CRITICAL

CVE-2021-39296

CVSS v3

10

CRITICAL

EPSS Score

3.0 %

exploit probability, as of 2026-09-25

CISA KEV

No

known exploited

Exploitation

—

SSVC status

Description

In OpenBMC 2.9, crafted IPMI messages allow an attacker to bypass authentication and gain full control of the system.

Technical details

Published
2021-09-09

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-39296?

In OpenBMC 2.9, crafted IPMI messages allow an attacker to bypass authentication and gain full control of the system.

Is CVE-2021-39296 actively exploited?

Active exploitation of CVE-2021-39296 has not been confirmed. Its EPSS score was 3.0% on 2026-09-25, the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2021-39296?

CVE-2021-39296 has a CVSS v3 base score of 10 (CRITICAL severity).

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