CVE-2024-21840

Directory and File Permission Vulnerability in Hitachi Storage Plug-in for VMware vCenter

Description

Incorrect Default Permissions vulnerability in Hitachi Storage Plug-in for VMware vCenter allows local users to read and write specific files. This issue affects Hitachi Storage Plug-in for VMware vCenter: from 04.0.0 through 04.9.2.

Category

7.9
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.03%
Vendor Advisory hitachi.com
Affected: Hitachi Hitachi Storage Plug-in for VMware vCenter
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.hitachi.com/products/it/software/security/info/vuls/hitachi-sec-2024-108/index.html vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-21840?
CVE-2024-21840 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-21840?
To fix CVE-2024-21840, 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-2024-21840 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-21840 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2024-21840?
CVE-2024-21840 affects Hitachi Hitachi Storage Plug-in for VMware vCenter.
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