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Powerscale Onefs CVE-2021-36350

HIGH
Improper Authentication (CWE-287)
2021-12-21 security_alert@emc.com
7.5
CVSS 3.1 · NVD
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Vulnerability Assessment

Weakness
CWE
OWASP Top 10:2025
A07:2025 - Authentication Failures
ASVS 5.0
V6 - Authentication Authentication mechanism validation
MITRE ATT&CK

2 techniques across 2 tactics: Defense Evasion, Initial Access

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Impact

CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Attack characteristics: network attack vector, low complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction not required.

Exploit ScenarioDerived

A remote attacker could bypass authentication mechanisms to gain unauthorized access by sending crafted requests to the affected application. No authentication is required to exploit this vulnerability.

This Week Schedule remediation this week. Why: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9).
Patch available 1.1% exploitation probability (EPSS)

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AnalysisAI

Dell PowerScale OneFS, versions 8.2.2-9.3.0.x, contain an authentication bypass by primary weakness in one of the authentication factors. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.5), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. This Improper Authentication vulnerability could allow attackers to bypass authentication mechanisms to gain unauthorized access.

RemediationAI

A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Implement multi-factor authentication, enforce strong password policies, use proven authentication frameworks.

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Technical ContextAI · show details

This vulnerability is classified as Improper Authentication (CWE-287), which allows attackers to bypass authentication mechanisms to gain unauthorized access. Dell PowerScale OneFS, versions 8.2.2-9.3.0.x, contain an authentication bypass by primary weakness in one of the authentication factors. A remote unauthenticated attacker may potentially exploit this vulnerability and bypass one of the factors of authentication. Affected products include: Dell Powerscale Onefs.

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Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY 7.5 HIGH
AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
None
Integrity
High
Availability
None

DescriptionNVD

Dell PowerScale OneFS, versions 8.2.2-9.3.0.x, contain an authentication bypass by primary weakness in one of the authentication factors. A remote unauthenticated attacker may potentially exploit this vulnerability and bypass one of the factors of authentication.

Threat Intelligence Overview

EPSS Score
1.1%
Top 39% exploitable
Data Quality
2 sources
Confidence: Low

How this decision was reached

The engine reads each signal below and applies a fixed list of rules from top to bottom. The first rule that matches sets the recommended action – like a statement, every line is shown.

SignalValue
Severity HIGH
CISA KEV No
Public POC No
EPSS 1.1%
Patch available Yes
Active threat No
Deciding rule
HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9)
What every action level means
Emergency Immediate action required. Criteria: CRITICAL + in CISA KEV (actively exploited) without patch, OR CRITICAL + EPSS > 30% without patch, OR CRITICAL + active threat signals without patch.
Act Now Prioritize within 24-48h. Criteria: in KEV with patch available, OR CRITICAL + public POC, OR HIGH + EPSS > 10%, OR CRITICAL + active threat, OR any CRITICAL severity.
This Week Schedule remediation this week. Criteria: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9). Patch within normal change window.
This Month Plan within 30 days. Criteria: MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9), lower exploitation probability. Include in regular patch cycle.
Monitor Track and reassess. Criteria: LOW severity (CVSS 0.1-3.9), minimal exploitation risk. No immediate action needed.

SSVC AssessmentENISA

SSVC Decision· derived
Scheduled
Exploitation· derived
None
System Exposure· derived
Open
Automatable· derived
Yes
Human Impact· derived
Medium

Priority Score

39
Low Medium High Critical
KEV: 0
EPSS: +1
CVSS: +38
PoC: 0
Weaponized: 0
Threat intel: 0
Gov advisory: 0

Attack Technique

Authentication bypass attacks exploit flaws in the verification mechanisms that control access to systems and applications.

Affected Products (CPE)NVD

cpe:2.3:a:dell:powerscale_onefs:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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CVE-2024-53298 CRITICAL
9.8 Jun 20

CVE-2024-53298 is a critical missing authorization vulnerability in Dell PowerScale OneFS NFS export functionality that

CVE-2023-32493 CRITICAL
9.8 Aug 16

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CVE-2022-31230 CRITICAL
9.8 Jun 28

Dell PowerScale OneFS, versions 8.2.x-9.2.x, contain broken or risky cryptographic algorithm. Rated critical severity (C

CVE-2024-22463 CRITICAL
9.1 Mar 04

Dell PowerScale OneFS 8.2.x through 9.6.0.x contains a use of a broken or risky cryptographic algorithm vulnerability. R

CVE-2023-32457 HIGH
8.8 Aug 29

Dell PowerScale OneFS, versions 8.2.2.x-9.5.0.x, contains an improper privilege management vulnerability. Rated high sev

CVE-2021-21553 HIGH
8.8 Aug 03

Dell PowerScale OneFS versions 8.1.0-9.1.0 contain an Incorrect User Management vulnerability.under some specific condit

CVE-2026-22278 HIGH
8.1 Jan 22

Powerscale Onefs versions up to 9.13.0.0 is affected by improper restriction of excessive authentication attempts (CVSS

CVE-2024-29170 HIGH
8.1 Jun 04

Dell PowerScale OneFS versions 8.2.x through 9.8.0.x contain a use of hard coded credentials vulnerability. Rated high s

CVE-2023-44295 HIGH
8.1 Dec 05

Dell PowerScale OneFS versions 8.2.2.x through 9.6.0.x contains an improper control of a resource through its lifetime v

CVE-2026-27102 HIGH
7.8 Apr 08

Dell PowerScale OneFS versions 9.5.0.0 through 9.10.1.6 and 9.11.0.0 through 9.13.0.1 contain an incorrect privilege ass

CVE-2024-32853 HIGH
7.8 Jul 02

Dell PowerScale OneFS versions 8.2.2.x through 9.7.0.2 contain an execution with unnecessary privileges vulnerability. R

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