Hitachi Vantara System Management Unit prior 14.8.7825.01 SMU Configuration Backup improper authorization

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as critical has been identified in Hitachi Vantara System Management Unit. This affects an unknown part of the component SMU Configuration Backup Handler. The manipulation results in improper authorization. This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2023-6538. The attack can be launched remotely. Moreover, an exploit is present. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Hitachi Vantara System Management Unit. Affected is an unknown code block of the component SMU Configuration Backup Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a improper authorization vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-285. The product does not perform or incorrectly performs an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

SMU versions prior to 14.8.7825.01 are susceptible to unintended information disclosure, through URL manipulation. Authenticated users in Storage, Server or combined Server+Storage administrative roles are able to access SMU configuration backup, that would normally be barred to those specific administrative roles.

The weakness was disclosed 12/11/2023 by Arslan Masood. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2023-6538 since 12/05/2023. Technical details are unknown but a public exploit is available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1548.002.

The exploit is shared for download at exploit-db.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept.

Upgrading to version 14.8.7825.01 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Exploit-DB (51915). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.8
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Improper authorization
CWE: CWE-285 / CWE-266
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: System Management Unit 14.8.7825.01

Timelineinfo

12/05/2023 🔍
12/11/2023 +6 days 🔍
12/11/2023 +0 days 🔍
07/01/2024 +203 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Researcher: Arslan Masood
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2023-6538 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2023-6538
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-247392
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013

Entryinfo

Created: 12/11/2023 19:43
Updated: 07/01/2024 06:54
Changes: 12/11/2023 19:43 (49), 01/01/2024 13:44 (11), 07/01/2024 06:54 (23)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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