CVE-2024-53292: vxrail Credential Exposure — Fix

Description

Dell VxVerify, versions prior to x.40.405, contain a Plain-text Password Storage Vulnerability in the shell wrapper. A local 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 component with privileges of the compromised account.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

7.2

HIGH

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-256 CWE-256

CWE-522 CWE-522

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
dell	vxrail_hyperconverged_infrastructure	< x.40.405

References

Advisories & Patches

https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000258964/dsa-2024-492-security-update-dell-vxverify-on-vxrail-plaintext-password-storage-vulnerabilities

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-53292? +

Dell VxVerify, versions prior to x.40.405, contain a Plain-text Password Storage Vulnerability in the shell wrapper. A local 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 component with privileges of the compromised account. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.2 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2024-53292? +

CVE-2024-53292 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-2024-53292? +

CVE-2024-53292 affects products from dell, specifically: vxrail_hyperconverged_infrastructure. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-53292? +

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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