CVE-2024-22433

Description

Dell Data Protection Search 19.2.0 and above contain an exposed password opportunity in plain text when using LdapSettings.get_ldap_info in DP Search. A remote unauthorized unauthenticated attacker could potentially exploit this vulnerability leading to a loss of Confidentiality, Integrity, Protection, and remote takeover of the system. This is a high-severity vulnerability as it allows an attacker to take complete control of DP Search to affect downstream protected devices.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

8.8

HIGH

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-538 CWE-538

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
dell	data_protection_search	19.2.0 — 19.6.4

References

Advisories & Patches

https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000221720/dsa-2024-063-security-update-for-dell-data-protection-search-multiple-security-vulnerabilities https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000221720/dsa-2024-063-security-update-for-dell-data-protection-search-multiple-security-vulnerabilities

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-22433? +

Dell Data Protection Search 19.2.0 and above contain an exposed password opportunity in plain text when using LdapSettings.get_ldap_info in DP Search. A remote unauthorized unauthenticated attacker could potentially exploit this vulnerability leading to a loss of Confidentiality, Integrity, Protection, and remote takeover of the system. This is a high-severity vulnerability as it allows an attacker to take complete control of DP Search to affect downstream protected devices. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 8.8 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2024-22433? +

CVE-2024-22433 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 8.8 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-22433? +

CVE-2024-22433 affects products from dell, specifically: data_protection_search. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-22433? +

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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