CVE-2021-43613

MEDIUM CVSS 3.1: 6.5 EPSS 0.11%
Updated Sep 03, 2026
SysPasswordDxe
Parameter Value
CVSS 6.5 (MEDIUM)
Type CWE-732 (Incorrect Permission Assignment)
Vendor SysPasswordDxe
Public PoC No

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

Attack Parameters

Attack Vector
Local
Requires local access
Attack Complexity
Low
Easy to exploit
Privileges Required
Low
Basic privileges needed
User Interaction
None
No user interaction needed

Impact Assessment

Confidentiality
None
No data leak
Integrity
High
Complete data modification
Availability
None
No disruption

CVSS Vector v3.1