CVE-2024-22426: recoverpoint for File Upload RCE — Fix

Description

Dell RecoverPoint for Virtual Machines 5.3.x, 6.0.SP1 contains an OS Command injection vulnerability. An unauthenticated remote attacker could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to execute arbitrary operating system commands, which will get executed in the context of the root user, resulting in a complete system compromise.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

7.2

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-434 Unrestricted Upload

CWE-78 OS Command Injection

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
dell	recoverpoint_for_virtual_machines	All
dell	recoverpoint_for_virtual_machines	All
dell	recoverpoint_for_virtual_machines	All
dell	recoverpoint_for_virtual_machines	All
dell	recoverpoint_for_virtual_machines	All
dell	recoverpoint_for_virtual_machines	All
dell	recoverpoint_for_virtual_machines	All

References

Advisories & Patches

https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000222133/dsa-2024-092-security-update-for-dell-recoverpoint-for-virtual-machines-multiple-vulnerabilities https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000228154/dsa-2024-369-security-update-for-dell-recoverpoint-for-virtual-machines-multiple-vulnerabilities https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000222133/dsa-2024-092-security-update-for-dell-recoverpoint-for-virtual-machines-multiple-vulnerabilities

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-22426? +

Dell RecoverPoint for Virtual Machines 5.3.x, 6.0.SP1 contains an OS Command injection vulnerability. An unauthenticated remote attacker could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to execute arbitrary operating system commands, which will get executed in the context of the root user, resulting in a complete system compromise. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.2 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2024-22426? +

CVE-2024-22426 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 7.2 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-22426? +

CVE-2024-22426 affects products from dell, specifically: recoverpoint_for_virtual_machines. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-22426? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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