What is CVE-2026-21420?

CVE-2026-21420 is a high-severity vulnerability in Dell Repository Manager, classified under Uncontrolled Search Path Element. CVSS score: 7.3/10. Published 2026-02-23.

How severe is CVE-2026-21420?

High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.3 out of 10.

Vulnerability in Dell Repository Manager

CVE-2026-21420

Dell Repository Manager (DRM), versions prior to 3.4.8, contains an Uncontrolled Search Path Element vulnerability. A low privileged attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to arbitrary code execution and escalation of privileges.

EPSS: 0.001 (3.0th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 7.3 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Affected products

Dell Repository Manager — versions N/A
Dell Repository_manager

Weakness classification (CWE)

CWE-427 — Uncontrolled Search Path Element

References

security_alert@emc.com (vendor-advisory, Patch, Vendor Advisory)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-21420?: CVE-2026-21420 is a high-severity vulnerability in Dell Repository Manager, classified under Uncontrolled Search Path Element. CVSS score: 7.3/10. Published 2026-02-23.
How severe is CVE-2026-21420?: High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.3 out of 10.