Vulnerability identifier: #VU83325

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 6.4 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-39546

CWE-ID: CWE-836

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
EXPRESSCLUSTER X
Other software / Other software solutions
EXPRESSCLUSTER X SingleServerSafe
Other software / Other software solutions

Vendor: NEC Corporation

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to use of password hash instead of password for authentication. A remote attacker can perform a Pass The Hash attack and atempt to log in to the product's WebUI as an administrator.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

EXPRESSCLUSTER X: 1.0 - 5.1

EXPRESSCLUSTER X SingleServerSafe: 1.0 - 5.1

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External links
http://jpn.nec.com/security-info/secinfo/nv23-009_en.html
http://jvn.jp/en/vu/JVNVU98954968/index.html

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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.