CVE-2022-26857CWE-285

Dell OpenManage Enterprise Versions 3.8.3 and prior contain an improper authorization vulnerability

Critical · published May 26, 2022

CVSS v3.1
9.0
EPSS
1%
Percentile
62.1
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A remote user with low privileges can pull off an impressive hacking stunt by exploiting an improper authorization vulnerability in Dell OpenManage Enterprise! 🔥 Think of this vulnerability like a hotel guest who finds a way to sneak into the staff-only areas without any badges — they can access restricted rooms and services that weren't meant for them! An attacker could potentially bypass security measures, taking unauthorized actions that might lead to data breaches or system misconfigurations. This could result in devastating impacts on your infrastructure, allowing them to manipulate settings and access sensitive information without raising alarms.

Put simply

Think of this vulnerability like a hotel guest who finds a way to sneak into the staff-only areas without any badges — they can access restricted rooms and services that weren't meant for them! This vulnerability arises from improper authorization checks, allowing authenticated users with limited permissions to access and manipulate functionalities that should be restricted.

What to do

An attacker could potentially bypass security measures, taking unauthorized actions that might lead to data breaches or system misconfigurations. This could result in devastating impacts on your infrastructure, allowing them to manipulate settings and access sensitive information without raising alarms. It's crucial to upgrade Dell OpenManage Enterprise to version 3.9.0 or later immediately. Additionally, review user permissions and ensure that least privilege principles are strictly enforced to minimize risks. You've got this! Patch up and tighten those access controls to keep your system safe! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.0 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00988 · 62.1th percentile
Weakness
CWE-285 · Improper Authorization
Published
2022-05-26T15:20Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 26 MAY 15:20Z
    Dell OpenManage Enterprise Versions 3.8.3 and prior contain an improper authorization vulnerability
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