CVE-2021-26588

A potential security vulnerability has been identified in HPE 3PAR StoreServ, HPE Primera Storage and HPE Alletra 9000 Storage array firmware

published October 11, 2021

CVSS
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EPSS
2%
Percentile
78.5
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 An unauthenticated user can remotely execute code as an administrator on HPE storage systems! This could lead to absolute chaos in your data security! 🔥 Think of it like a sneaky delivery person who has found a way to access your secure storage room without needing to show ID. They could not only see everything inside but also rearrange or even remove items at will! This is a serious threat as it could completely compromise the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of your storage arrays. An attacker could gain full control over your data, potentially leading to data breaches or loss. That's an absolute nightmare for any organization.

Put simply

Think of it like a sneaky delivery person who has found a way to access your secure storage room without needing to show ID. They could not only see everything inside but also rearrange or even remove items at will! CVE-2021-26588 is a vulnerability in HPE’s 3PAR, Primera, and Alletra 9000 storage systems that allows an unauthenticated user to execute arbitrary code with administrator privileges remotely. This low-complexity issue poses a significant risk to your storage integrity.

What to do

This is a serious threat as it could completely compromise the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of your storage arrays. An attacker could gain full control over your data, potentially leading to data breaches or loss. That's an absolute nightmare for any organization. To mitigate this vulnerability, HPE recommends updating the firmware to the latest available version. Ensuring these updates are applied promptly is critical to maintaining security. Regular audits of your storage configurations can also help identify any unauthorized access. You've got this! By following these steps, you'll fortify your systems and keep your data safe! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01813 · 78.5th percentile
Published
2021-10-11T16:46Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 11 OCT 16:46Z
    A potential security vulnerability has been identified in HPE 3PAR StoreServ, HPE Primera Storage and HPE Alletra 9000 Storage array firmware
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