Authentication bypass in HPE Cray EX Supercomputers

1) Improper Authentication

EUVDB-ID: #VU64617

Risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 8.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-28620

CWE-ID: CWE-287 - Improper Authentication

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.

The vulnerability exists due to improper authentication. A remote unauthenticated attacker can bypass authentication and gain unauthorized access to the system.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Cray Legacy Shasta System Solutions: before 1.4.27

Cray EX Supercomputer: before 1.4.27

Slingshot: before 1.7.2

CPE2.3

• cpe:2.3:a:hpe:cray_legacy_shasta_system_solutions:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:h:hpe:cray_ex_supercomputer:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:hpe:slingshot:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

External links

https://support.hpe.com/hpesc/public/docDisplay?docLocale=en_US&docId=hpesbcr04284en_us

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.