CVE-2019-5396

A remote authentication bypass vulnerability was discovered in HPE 3PAR Service Processor version(s): prior to 5.0.5.1

published August 9, 2019

CVSS
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EPSS
5%
Percentile
92.4
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

โš ๏ธ A sneaky little authentication bypass can let anyone slide through the gates! This vulnerability in HPE 3PAR Service Processor affects versions prior to 5.0.5.1. ๐Ÿ” Think of it like a hotel where the front desk forgets to check guest IDs. Anyone can stroll right in and access rooms that shouldn't be theirs! This means a malicious actor could gain unauthorized access to sensitive data, potentially messing with your storage system. While no known exploits are reported yet, the risk of data breaches is always looming!

Put simply

Think of it like a hotel where the front desk forgets to check guest IDs. Anyone can stroll right in and access rooms that shouldn't be theirs! The vulnerability allows remote attackers to bypass authentication mechanisms, meaning they can access services without valid credentials. This flaw resides in the HPE 3PAR Service Processor version below 5.0.5.1.

What to do

This means a malicious actor could gain unauthorized access to sensitive data, potentially messing with your storage system. While no known exploits are reported yet, the risk of data breaches is always looming! To protect yourself, upgrade to HPE 3PAR Service Processor version 5.0.5.1 or later immediately. It's also wise to review your access controls and monitor for any unusual activity. You've got this! With these steps, you'll be fortifying your defenses in no time. ๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.05118 ยท 92.4th percentile
Published
2019-08-09T17:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 09 AUG 17:00Z
    A remote authentication bypass vulnerability was discovered in HPE 3PAR Service Processor version(s): prior to 5.0.5.1
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