What is CVE-2021-38416?

CVE-2021-38416 is a high-severity vulnerability in Delta Electronics Dialink, classified under Uncontrolled Search Path Element. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2021-11-03.

How severe is CVE-2021-38416?

High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.

Vulnerability in Delta Electronics Dialink

CVE-2021-38416

Delta Electronics DIALink versions 1.2.4.0 and prior insecurely loads libraries, which may allow an attacker to use DLL hijacking and takeover the system where the software is installed.

EPSS: 0.002 (15.8th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 7.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Affected products

Delta Electronics Dialink — versions All
Deltaww Dialink

Weakness classification (CWE)

CWE-427 — Uncontrolled Search Path Element

References

ics-cert@hq.dhs.gov (US Government Resource, Third Party Advisory, x_refsource_MISC)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-38416?: CVE-2021-38416 is a high-severity vulnerability in Delta Electronics Dialink, classified under Uncontrolled Search Path Element. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2021-11-03.
How severe is CVE-2021-38416?: High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.