Use of default credentials in IBM SAN Volume Controller, IBM Storwize, IBM FlashSystem and IBM Storage Virtualize products

1) Use of default credentials

EUVDB-ID: #VU84391

Risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 6.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-43042

CWE-ID: CWE-1392 - Use of Default Credentials

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to potentially sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to the usage of default passwords for a privileged user. A remote attacker can gain unauthorized access to sensitive information on the system.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

SAN Volume Controller and Storwize Family: before 8.6.2.0

External links

http://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7064976

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.