Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Output Used by a Downstream Component in Dell EMC iDRAC8 and iDRAC9

1) Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Output Used by a Downstream Component

EUVDB-ID: #VU62645

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 1.2 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:N/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-21580

CWE-ID: CWE-74 - Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Output Used by a Downstream Component ('Injection')

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to a Content spoofing / Text injection. A remote attacker can inject text to present a customized message on the application and phish users into believing that the message is legitimate.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

iDRAC9: 2.65.65.65 - 4.40.45.00

iDRAC8: before 2.80.80.80

CPE2.3

• cpe:2.3:a:dell:idrac9:2.65.65.65:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:dell:idrac9:2.70.70.70:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:dell:idrac9:3.00.00.00:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:dell:idrac8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

External links

https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/000189193

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.