CVE-2024-28971: openmanage Credential Exposure — Fix

Description

Dell Update Manager Plugin, versions 1.4.0 through 1.5.0, contains a Plain-text Password Storage Vulnerability in Log file. A remote high privileged attacker could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to the disclosure of certain user credentials. The attacker may be able to use the exposed credentials to access the vulnerable application with privileges of the compromised account.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

3.5

LOW

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-256 CWE-256

CWE-522 CWE-522

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
dell	openmanage_enterprise_update_manager	1.4.0 — 1.5.1

References

Advisories & Patches

https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000224849/dsa-2024-209-security-update-for-dell-update-manager-plugin-vulnerability https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000224849/dsa-2024-209-security-update-for-dell-update-manager-plugin-vulnerability

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-28971? +

Dell Update Manager Plugin, versions 1.4.0 through 1.5.0, contains a Plain-text Password Storage Vulnerability in Log file. A remote high privileged attacker could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to the disclosure of certain user credentials. The attacker may be able to use the exposed credentials to access the vulnerable application with privileges of the compromised account. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 3.5 (LOW).

How severe is CVE-2024-28971? +

CVE-2024-28971 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 3.5 out of 10, rated LOW. This is a low-severity vulnerability with limited impact.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-28971? +

CVE-2024-28971 affects products from dell, specifically: openmanage_enterprise_update_manager. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-28971? +

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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