CVE-2021-32512CWE-78

QSAN Storage Manager - Command Injection Following via QuickInstall function

Critical · published July 7, 2021

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
2%
Percentile
81.7
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A sneaky command injection vulnerability lurks in QSAN Storage Manager, letting remote attackers slip in commands like uninvited guests at a party! 🔥 Think of it like a restaurant where anyone can walk in and order anything off the secret menu without needing an ID. That's what this vulnerability allows—unauthenticated attackers can serve up malicious commands without breaking a sweat! If exploited, this vulnerability could allow attackers to run arbitrary commands on the storage system, potentially leading to data breaches, loss of data, or complete system takeover. It’s absolutely devastating for anyone relying on this technology, putting sensitive information at serious risk!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant where anyone can walk in and order anything off the secret menu without needing an ID. That's what this vulnerability allows—unauthenticated attackers can serve up malicious commands without breaking a sweat! The QuickInstall feature in QSAN Storage Manager fails to properly filter special parameters, enabling remote unauthenticated attackers to inject and execute arbitrary commands on the server. This could grant them full control of the system.

What to do

If exploited, this vulnerability could allow attackers to run arbitrary commands on the storage system, potentially leading to data breaches, loss of data, or complete system takeover. It’s absolutely devastating for anyone relying on this technology, putting sensitive information at serious risk! Immediately update QSAN Storage Manager to version 3.3.3 to mitigate this critical vulnerability. Conduct a thorough audit of your system to ensure no unauthorized commands have been executed. Don't skip your regular security checks! You've got this! Following these steps will have you securing your environment in no time. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.8 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.02123 · 81.7th percentile
Weakness
CWE-78 · Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')
Published
2021-07-07T14:11Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 07 JUL 14:11Z
    QSAN Storage Manager - Command Injection Following via QuickInstall function
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