CVE-2017-8960

An Authentication Bypass vulnerability in HPE MSA 1040 and MSA 2040 SAN Storage IN version GL220P008 and earlier was found

published February 15, 2018

CVSS
—
EPSS
2%
Percentile
82.9
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ An authentication bypass in HPE MSA 1040 and MSA 2040 SAN Storage could be a security nightmare if exploited! Think of it like a hotel that forgot to check IDs at the front desk — anyone could waltz in and access rooms without a reservation! 🏨 If attackers find a way in, they could access sensitive storage data without ever showing an ID, potentially leading to data leaks or unauthorized changes. While this vulnerability hasn’t been actively exploited, the potential for chaos is absolutely devastating! 🔥

Put simply

Think of it like a hotel that forgot to check IDs at the front desk — anyone could waltz in and access rooms without a reservation! 🏨 This vulnerability allows unauthorized access to the SAN storage systems due to insufficient authentication checks, meaning attackers can bypass normal login procedures.

What to do

If attackers find a way in, they could access sensitive storage data without ever showing an ID, potentially leading to data leaks or unauthorized changes. While this vulnerability hasn’t been actively exploited, the potential for chaos is absolutely devastating! 🔥 Upgrade your HPE MSA 1040 and MSA 2040 systems to version GL220P009 or later to close this gap. It’s crucial to regularly audit your systems for any configurations that might expose sensitive data. 🛡️ You've got this! By taking these steps, you can secure your storage systems and keep the data safe! 🚀

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.02283 · 82.9th percentile
Published
2018-02-15T22:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 15 FEB 22:00Z
    An Authentication Bypass vulnerability in HPE MSA 1040 and MSA 2040 SAN Storage IN version GL220P008 and earlier was found
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