CVE-2012-1843 in Powervault Ml6020
Summary
by MITRE
Cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in saveRestore.htm on the Quantum Scalar i500 tape library with firmware before i7.0.3 (604G.GS00100), also distributed as the Dell ML6000 tape library with firmware before A20-00 (590G.GS00100), allows remote attackers to hijack the authentication of users for requests that execute Linux commands via the fileName parameter, related to a "command-injection vulnerability."
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 04/23/2025
The CVE-2012-1843 vulnerability represents a critical cross-site request forgery flaw affecting the Quantum Scalar i500 tape library and its Dell ML6000 equivalent. This vulnerability exists in firmware versions prior to i7.0.3 and A20-00 respectively, specifically within the saveRestore.htm web interface component. The flaw manifests as a command injection vulnerability that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary Linux commands on the affected systems. The vulnerability stems from insufficient input validation and authentication mechanisms within the web interface, creating a pathway for unauthorized command execution through crafted requests.
The technical exploitation of this vulnerability occurs through manipulation of the fileName parameter within the saveRestore.htm interface. When an attacker crafts a malicious request containing specially formatted input in the fileName field, the system fails to properly sanitize this input before processing it as part of a command execution sequence. This allows attackers to inject and execute arbitrary Linux commands on the tape library's underlying operating system, potentially leading to complete system compromise. The vulnerability is particularly dangerous because it operates at the system level, bypassing traditional user authentication mechanisms and directly executing commands with the privileges of the web service account.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple command execution to encompass full system compromise and data integrity breaches. Attackers can leverage this vulnerability to gain unauthorized access to the tape library's storage systems, potentially leading to data exfiltration, corruption, or destruction. The affected systems operate in enterprise environments where tape libraries serve as critical backup and archive storage solutions, making this vulnerability particularly concerning for organizations relying on these systems for data protection. The remote nature of the attack means that adversaries can exploit this vulnerability from external networks without requiring physical access to the devices.
Security professionals should implement multiple layers of defense to mitigate this vulnerability, including immediate firmware updates to versions i7.0.3 or later for Quantum systems and A20-00 for Dell systems. Network segmentation and access controls should be enforced to limit exposure of these management interfaces to trusted networks only. Additionally, implementing web application firewalls and input validation measures can provide additional protection against similar command injection attacks. The vulnerability aligns with CWE-352, which describes Cross-Site Request Forgery, and maps to ATT&CK technique T1059 for command and scripting interpreter, specifically focusing on the execution of system commands through web interfaces. Organizations should conduct comprehensive vulnerability assessments to identify all affected devices and establish monitoring procedures to detect potential exploitation attempts.