Use of hard-coded password in IBM Storage Fusion HCI

1) Use of Hard-coded Password

EUVDB-ID: #VU85136

Risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 5.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-50948

CWE-ID: CWE-259 - Use of Hard-coded Password

Exploit availability: No

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to IBM Storage Fusion HCI contains hard-coded credentials, such as a password or cryptographic key which it uses for its own inbound authentication, outbound communication to external components, or encryption of internal data. A adjacent attacker can gain unauthorized access to sensitive information on the system.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Storage Fusion: before 2.7.1

External links

http://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7105509

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the local network (LAN).

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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