Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
Dell Wyse Device Agent 14.5.4.1 and earlier can expose sensitive information to a local, already authenticated low-privilege user. This is not a remote takeover issue, but it can matter on shared, kiosk, or thin-client environments where local user access is common.
Executive priority
Treat this as a targeted confidentiality risk, not an internet-scale emergency. Prioritize remediation for shared workstations, thin-client fleets, privileged operational environments, and endpoints where local low-privilege access is easy to obtain.
Technical view
CVE-2021-36341 is a CWE-200 sensitive data exposure flaw in Dell Wyse Device Agent. CVSS 3.1 is 5.5: local attack vector, low complexity, low privileges, no user interaction, unchanged scope, high confidentiality impact, and no integrity or availability impact.
Likely exposure
Exposure is most likely on Dell Wyse endpoints running Dell Wyse Device Agent 14.5.4.1 or below, especially where non-admin users can log in locally. The provided sources do not identify specific operating systems, sensitive data types, or deployment configurations.
Exploitation context
The source bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or cited evidence of active exploitation. Supported exploitation context is limited to a local authenticated low-privilege user accessing sensitive information; no remote unauthenticated path is described.
Researcher notes
The public details provided are sparse. The CVSS vector indicates confidentiality-only impact through local authenticated access. The sources do not specify the exposed data, file path, registry location, exploit method, or exact fixed version, so validation should stay aligned with Dell guidance.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory Dell Wyse endpoints and installed Wyse Device Agent versions.
- Prioritize systems running Dell Wyse Device Agent 14.5.4.1 or below.
- Review Dell advisory 000193151 for vendor remediation guidance.
- Limit local user access on shared or high-sensitivity Wyse endpoints.
- Monitor vendor support channels for affected-version and fix details.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether Dell Wyse Device Agent is installed on managed endpoints.
- Record installed agent versions and flag 14.5.4.1 or below.
- Verify remediation status against Dell advisory 000193151.
- Confirm low-privilege users cannot access sensitive agent data after remediation.
- Document exceptions where vendor guidance cannot yet be applied.
Public sources used
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Medium
- CVSS
- 5.5 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
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CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N1.83.6Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
5.5MediumVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000193151CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
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Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor
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