CVE-2023-6538

System Management Unit (SMU) versions prior to 14.8.7825.01, used to manage Hitachi Vantara NAS products is susceptible to unintended information disclosure via unprivileged access to SMU configuration backup data.

Description

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.

Category

7.6
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 2.75% Top 15%
Vendor Advisory hitachivantara.com
Affected: Hitachi Vantara System Management Unit (SMU)
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://knowledge.hitachivantara.com/Security/System_Management_Unit_(SMU)_versions_prior_to_14.8.7825.01%2C_used_to_manage_Hitachi_Vantara_NAS_products_is_susceptible_to_unintended_information_disclosure_via_unprivileged_access_to_SMU_configuration_backup_data. vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-6538?
CVE-2023-6538 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-6538?
To fix CVE-2023-6538, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2023-6538 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2023-6538 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~3% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2023-6538?
CVE-2023-6538 affects Hitachi Vantara System Management Unit (SMU).
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