# CVE-2021-21996: salt: salt - security update

CVE-2021-21996 is fixed in salt on 1 platform by DSA-5011-1 (version 3002.6+dfsg1-4+deb11u1), released November 19, 2021. It is not reported as exploited. Patch Radar priority: Routine.

- Web page: https://patchblox.com/security/cve/CVE-2021-21996
- Priority: Routine
- CVSS: n/a
- EPSS: 0.0351
- CISA KEV: not listed
- Exploited (vendor report): no
- Publicly disclosed: no
- Published: Nov 19, 2021

## Description

salt - security update

## Where it's fixed

| Platform | Product | Fixed in | Fix | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | salt Debian 11.6 (bullseye) | 3002.6+dfsg1-4+deb11u1 | [DSA-5011-1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/dsa-5011-1.md) | Nov 19, 2021 |

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