CVE-2021-38489

CVE-2021-38489

HDD password plaintext is stored in a UEFI variable.

EPSS: 0.002 (5.5th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 8.2 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Weakness classification (CWE)

CWE-256 — Plaintext Storage of a Password

References

8338d8cb-57f7-4252-abc0-96fd13e98d21

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-38489?: CVE-2021-38489 is a high-severity vulnerability, classified under Plaintext Storage of a Password. CVSS score: 8.2/10. Published 2026-09-03.
How severe is CVE-2021-38489?: High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.2 out of 10.