MEDIUM
CVE-2021-23211
CWE-316Published: June 11, 2021· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
4.4
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
Cleartext Storage of Sensitive Information in Memory vulnerability in Gallagher Command Centre Server allows Cloud end-to-end encryption key to be discoverable in server memory dumps. This issue affects: Gallagher Command Centre 8.40 versions prior to 8.40.1888 (MR3).
Technical Analysis
CVE-2021-23211 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.
Exploitation requires high privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), with a CVSS base score of 4.4.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorLocal
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.High
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Affected Vendors & Products
gallagher1 product(s)
command centre
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2021-23211
CVSS Score4.4 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-316
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedJun 11, 2021
Related CVEs (CWE-316)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2021-23211 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.