CVE-2021-43613 (GCVE-0-2021-43613)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2026-09-03 02:05 – Updated: 2026-09-03 13:03
VLAI
EPSS
VEX
Title
SysPasswordDxe: Password hashes are exposed in runtime UEFI variables, leading to escalation of privilege
Summary
An issue was discovered in SysPasswordDxe in Insyde InsydeH2O. User and administrator password hashes are exposed in runtime UEFI variables, leading to escalation of privilege
Severity
6.5 (Medium)
SSVC
Exploitation: none
Automatable: no
Technical Impact: partial
CISA Coordinator · CISA-ADP (v2.0.3)
Decision recorded 2026-09-03 13:02 UTC
CWE
- CWE-732 - Incorrect Permission Assignment for Critical Resource
Assigner
References
1 reference
Impacted products
1 product
| Vendor | Product | Version | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Insyde Software | InsydeH2O |
Affected:
See in the Solution
|
Date Public
2026-09-03 01:55
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