CVE-2022-34380CWE-287

Dell CloudLink 7.1.3 and all earlier versions contain an Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel Vulnerability

Critical · published September 1, 2022

CVSS v3.1
9.3
EPSS
0%
Percentile
9.5
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A local attacker can slip through the backdoor and bypass authentication in Dell CloudLink! 🔥 Imagine a hotel where anyone can sneak in through a rarely used service entrance without even checking in at the front desk. That’s what’s happening here – a high-privileged local attacker can waltz right into the CloudLink system console with minimal effort! This is absolutely devastating! An attacker could seize control of the entire CloudLink system, potentially leading to unauthorized access to sensitive data and operations. The consequences could range from data breaches to complete system compromise, making this a critical vulnerability that must be addressed immediately!

Put simply

Imagine a hotel where anyone can sneak in through a rarely used service entrance without even checking in at the front desk. That’s what’s happening here – a high-privileged local attacker can waltz right into the CloudLink system console with minimal effort! CVE-2022-34380 is an authentication bypass vulnerability in Dell CloudLink 7.1.3 and earlier. It allows high-privileged local attackers to exploit an alternate path or channel to bypass authentication mechanisms, granting them access to the system console.

What to do

This is absolutely devastating! An attacker could seize control of the entire CloudLink system, potentially leading to unauthorized access to sensitive data and operations. The consequences could range from data breaches to complete system compromise, making this a critical vulnerability that must be addressed immediately! To protect against this severe threat, ensure you upgrade to Dell CloudLink version 7.1.4 or later immediately. Regularly audit access permissions and monitor for any unusual activity on your systems to bolster security further. You’ve got this! Follow these steps, and you'll shore up your defenses in no time! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.3 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00201 · 9.5th percentile
Weakness
CWE-287 · Improper Authentication
Published
2022-09-01T18:45Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 01 SEP 18:45Z
    Dell CloudLink 7.1.3 and all earlier versions contain an Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel Vulnerability
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