CVE-2022-34372CWE-288

Dell PowerProtect Cyber Recovery versions before 19.11.0.2 contain an authentication bypass vulnerability

Critical · published September 1, 2022

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
1%
Percentile
68.9
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 An unauthenticated attacker could waltz right into your Docker registry with this vulnerability! 🔥 Think of it like a delivery driver who not only has access to the loading dock but can also tamper with packages before they reach their destination. If there are no security checks, everything they do goes unnoticed! An attacker could modify Docker images, leading to potentially devastating breaches of integrity and confidentiality. This could compromise your entire system, allowing malicious code to infiltrate your environment. The consequences could be catastrophic, impacting business operations, user trust, and data security.

Put simply

Think of it like a delivery driver who not only has access to the loading dock but can also tamper with packages before they reach their destination. If there are no security checks, everything they do goes unnoticed! This vulnerability in Dell PowerProtect Cyber Recovery versions before 19.11.0.2 allows attackers to bypass authentication and gain unauthorized access to the Docker registry API, thereby modifying Docker images without any authentication checks.

What to do

An attacker could modify Docker images, leading to potentially devastating breaches of integrity and confidentiality. This could compromise your entire system, allowing malicious code to infiltrate your environment. The consequences could be catastrophic, impacting business operations, user trust, and data security. Immediately update to Dell PowerProtect Cyber Recovery version 19.11.0.2 or later to patch this vulnerability. Additionally, review and tighten access controls around your Docker registry to mitigate further risks. Regular audits of your systems can help catch such issues before they escalate! You've got this! Implement these actions, and you'll lock things down like a pro! 🛡️

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
0.01241 · 68.9th percentile
Weakness
CWE-288 · Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel
Published
2022-09-01T18:45Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 01 SEP 18:45Z
    Dell PowerProtect Cyber Recovery versions before 19.11.0.2 contain an authentication bypass vulnerability
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