CVE-2021-21552 (GCVE-0-2021-21552)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2021-05-21 20:05 – Updated: 2024-09-16 23:46
VLAI
EPSS
VEX
Summary
Dell Wyse Windows Embedded System versions WIE10 LTSC 2019 and earlier contain an improper authorization vulnerability. A local authenticated malicious user with low privileges may potentially exploit this vulnerability to bypass the restricted environment and perform unauthorized actions on the affected system.
Severity
5.2 (Medium)
CWE
- CWE-863 - Incorrect Authorization
Assigner
References
1 reference
| URL | Tags |
|---|---|
| https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/00018613… | x_refsource_MISC |
Impacted products
1 product
| Vendor | Product | Version | CPE status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dell | Wyse Windows Embedded (WES) |
Affected:
unspecified , ≤ WIE10 LTSC 2019
(custom)
|
guessed |
Date Public
2021-05-11 00:00
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