#VU110204 Missing authorization in PowerScale OneFS - CVE-2024-53298

Vulnerability identifier: #VU110204

Vulnerability 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-2024-53298

CWE-ID: CWE-862

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
PowerScale OneFS
Hardware solutions / Firmware

Vendor: Dell

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise the affected system.

The vulnerability exists due to missing authorization in the NFS export feature. A remote non-authenticated attacker can read, modify, and delete arbitrary files on the system, leading to full system compromise. 

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

PowerScale OneFS: before 9.5.1.3

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External links
https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/nl-nl/000326339/dsa-2025-208-security-update-for-dell-powerscale-onefs-for-multiple-security-vulnerabilities

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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.