PT-2021-14601 · Dell · Dell Powerscale Onefs

Published 2021-08-02 · Updated 2026-02-20 · CVE-2021-21553

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v3.1

8.8

High

Base vector

AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions Dell PowerScale OneFS versions 8.1.0 through 9.1.0

Description The issue is related to an Incorrect User Management vulnerability. Under specific conditions, this vulnerability can allow the CompAdmin user to elevate privileges and break out of Compliance mode. It is considered a critical issue.

Recommendations For Dell PowerScale OneFS versions 8.1.0 through 9.1.0, upgrade at the earliest to resolve the issue. As a temporary workaround, consider restricting the privileges of the CompAdmin user to minimize the risk of exploitation.

Fix

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-286

Related Identifiers

CVE-2021-21553

Affected Products

Dell Powerscale Onefs

References · 7

• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-21553 · Security Note
• https://dell.com/support/kbdoc/000188148 · Vendor Advisory
• https://osv.dev/vulnerability/CVE-2021-21553 · Vendor Advisory
• https://t.me/cveNotify/152631 · Telegram Post
• https://t.me/cibsecurity/26727 · Telegram Post
• https://t.me/cvenotify/19145 · Telegram Post
• https://t.me/cvenotify/18522 · Telegram Post