CVE-2024-0002CWE-287

A condition exists in FlashArray Purity whereby an attacker can employ a privileged account allowing remote access to the array

Critical · published September 23, 2024

CVSS v3.1
10.0
EPSS
1%
Percentile
47.9
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A privileged account can grant remote access to your FlashArray — it’s like leaving the door wide open for anyone with the right key! 🔥 Think of it as a restaurant where the head chef can access the entire kitchen, pantry, and storage room, but doesn't have to lock the door behind them. If an unscrupulous waiter got the chef's key, they could help themselves to everything! This vulnerability could allow an attacker to waltz right into your data storage environment, accessing, modifying, or even wiping crucial data. The potential for data breaches or service disruptions is absolutely devastating, putting your entire operation at risk!

Put simply

Think of it as a restaurant where the head chef can access the entire kitchen, pantry, and storage room, but doesn't have to lock the door behind them. If an unscrupulous waiter got the chef's key, they could help themselves to everything! CVE-2024-0002 arises from a flaw in FlashArray Purity, where improper access controls on privileged accounts enable remote exploitation without sufficient safeguards.

What to do

This vulnerability could allow an attacker to waltz right into your data storage environment, accessing, modifying, or even wiping crucial data. The potential for data breaches or service disruptions is absolutely devastating, putting your entire operation at risk! Immediately review account permissions to ensure that only necessary personnel have privileged access. Apply the latest firmware updates to FlashArray Purity to mitigate the risk and strengthen your security posture. You’ve got this! By following these steps, you'll reinforce your defenses and keep your data safe. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
10.0 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00597 · 47.9th percentile
Weakness
CWE-287 · Improper Authentication
Published
2024-09-23T17:26Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 23 SEP 17:26Z
    A condition exists in FlashArray Purity whereby an attacker can employ a privileged account allowing remote access to the array
    cvelistv5