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Vulnerability record · CVE-2021-38489 · published 3 September 2026
CVE-2021-38489: HDD password plaintext is stored in a UEFI variable.
HDD password plaintext is stored in a UEFI variable.
8.2 CVSS 3.1 High EPSS 0.12% · top 98.3% CWE-256 · CWE-256 Undergoing Analysis
8.2CVSS 3.1 base score
0.12%EPSS exploitation probability, 30 days
NoNot in CISA KEV
0Affected product versions listed by NVD
1References
3 Sep 2026Last modified by NVD
Description
HDD password plaintext is stored in a UEFI variable.
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
References
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Source: NIST National Vulnerability Database (record CVE-2021-38489), CISA KEV, FIRST EPSS (scores of 2026-09-26). This page is refreshed as NVD updates the record.
