#VU74845 Improper access control in Power Protect Data Manager (PPDM) - CVE-2023-28062

Vulnerability identifier: #VU74845

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 6.2 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-28062

CWE-ID: CWE-284

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Power Protect Data Manager (PPDM)
Other software / Other software solutions

Vendor: Dell

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote user to gain unauthorized access to otherwise restricted functionality.

The vulnerability exists due to improper access restrictions. A remote user can bypass implemented security restrictions and gain unauthorized access to the application.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Power Protect Data Manager (PPDM): 19.10 - 19.12

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External links
https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000212242/dsa-2023-137-dell-powerprotect-data-manager-security-update-for-proprietary-code-vulnerability

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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