CVE-2021-21508
Dell VxRail Plain-text Password Storage Vulnerability
Description
Dell VxRail versions before 7.0.200 contain a Plain-text Password Storage Vulnerability in VxRail Manager. A sys-admin user may exploit this vulnerability, leading to the disclosure of certain user credentials. The attacker may be able to use the exposed credentials to access the vulnerable application with privileges of the compromised account.
INFO
Published Date :
May 22, 2026, 3:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
May 22, 2026, 4:17 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2021-21508
vulnerability.
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No affected product recoded yet
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | c550e75a-17ff-4988-97f0-544cde3820fe | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | MITRE-CVE | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update VxRail Manager to version 7.0.200 or later.
- Review and reset any potentially compromised user credentials.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2021-21508.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://dellservices.lightning.force.com/lightning/r/Lightning_Knowledge__kav/ka0Do000000m7VwIAI/view |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
While CVE identifies
specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or
weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2021-21508 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification
(CAPEC)
stores attack patterns, which are descriptions of the common attributes and
approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2021-21508
weaknesses.
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CVE-2021-21508 vulnerability over time.
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
May. 22, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description Dell VxRail versions before 7.0.200 contain a Plain-text Password Storage Vulnerability in VxRail Manager. A sys-admin user may exploit this vulnerability, leading to the disclosure of certain user credentials. The attacker may be able to use the exposed credentials to access the vulnerable application with privileges of the compromised account. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Added CWE CWE-532 Added Reference https://dellservices.lightning.force.com/lightning/r/Lightning_Knowledge__kav/ka0Do000000m7VwIAI/view