CVE-2021-32523CWE-285

QSAN Storage Manager - Improper Authorization

Critical · published July 7, 2021

CVSS v3.1
9.1
EPSS
1%
Percentile
74.0
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A single misconfiguration could let remote users sneak in and run whatever they want on your QSAN Storage Manager! 🔥 Think of it like a restaurant where a privileged diner can waltz into the kitchen without showing a reservation. They can cook up whatever they desire, without anyone checking their credentials! This vulnerability could lead to absolutely devastating consequences—an attacker could execute arbitrary commands, potentially compromising sensitive data or even shutting down your storage operations. The risk of unauthorized access is a recipe for disaster!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant where a privileged diner can waltz into the kitchen without showing a reservation. They can cook up whatever they desire, without anyone checking their credentials! This improper authorization flaw allows remote privileged users to bypass existing access controls within QSAN Storage Manager, opening the door to arbitrary command execution.

What to do

This vulnerability could lead to absolutely devastating consequences—an attacker could execute arbitrary commands, potentially compromising sensitive data or even shutting down your storage operations. The risk of unauthorized access is a recipe for disaster! Contact QSAN for guidance on remediation, and ensure you refer to the recommendations in their documentation. Be proactive—review your access controls and permissions to minimize exposure! You've got this! Follow these steps, and you'll have your storage system secured in no time. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.1 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01494 · 74.0th percentile
Weakness
CWE-285 · Improper Authorization
Published
2021-07-07T14:12Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 07 JUL 14:12Z
    QSAN Storage Manager - Improper Authorization
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