Incorrect authorization in Dell Wyse Windows Embedded
Priority MEDIUM 40CWE-863Published · Updated
Key facts
- Attack vector
- Local
- Privileges required
- Low
- User interaction
- None
- Attack complexity
- Low
- Impact type
- Security bypass
- Confidentiality · integrity · availability
- High · High · High
- Fix status
- No fix listed
Attack profile from CVSS 3.1 · NVD. Fix status from CNA. Impact type from CWE-863.
Summary
Dell Wyse Windows Embedded System versions WIE10 LTSC 2019 and earlier contain an improper authorization vulnerability. A local authenticated malicious user with low privileges may potentially exploit this vulnerability to bypass the restricted environment and perform unauthorized actions on the affected system.
Why it matters now
EPSS 0.00995 62nd percentileScored 2026-11-07
Fix No fix listed No fixed version in the sources yet
SSVC decision points
Not available: CISA has not published SSVC decision points for this record.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fixed in | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dell | Wyse Windows Embedded (WES) | up to WIE10 LTSC 2019 | — | No fix listed | CNA |
- Wyse Windows Embedded (WES) VendorDell Affected up to WIE10 LTSC 2019 Fixed in — No fix listed CNA
CPE configurations NVD · 4
| CPE | Versions | Role | Vendor |
|---|---|---|---|
| cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10:*:*:*:*:enterprise_ltsc:*:*:* | up to 2019 | Vulnerable | Microsoft |
| cpe:2.3:h:dell:wyse_5070_thin_client:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | not specified by NVD | Running on | Dell |
| cpe:2.3:h:dell:wyse_5470_all-in-one_thin_client:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | not specified by NVD | Running on | Dell |
| cpe:2.3:h:dell:wyse_5470_thin_client:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | not specified by NVD | Running on | Dell |
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10:*:*:*:*:enterprise_ltsc:*:*:* Versions up to 2019 Vulnerable ·Microsoft
- cpe:2.3:h:dell:wyse_5070_thin_client:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions not specified by NVD Running on ·Dell
- cpe:2.3:h:dell:wyse_5470_all-in-one_thin_client:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions not specified by NVD Running on ·Dell
- cpe:2.3:h:dell:wyse_5470_thin_client:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions not specified by NVD Running on ·Dell
Remediation
No fixed version listed by the sources yet.
Timeline
- 2026-10-02 Threatist record created from CVE-2021-21552
- 2026-10-03 Alias added: GHSA-c5g9-x4gm-2c84
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Sources
- CVE-2021-21552 · CVE Program
- CVE-2021-21552 · NVD
- FIRST EPSS
- GHSA-c5g9-x4gm-2c84 · GitHub Advisory Database · CC BY 4.0
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