CVE-2021-32514 QSAN Storage Manager - Improper Access Control Following via FirwareUpgrade function

High 7.5 Published 7 Jul 2021 Updated 16 Sep 2024

Remote attackers can reboot and discontinue QSAN Storage Manager devices due to improper access control in the FirmwareUpgrade function.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2021-32514?

CVE-2021-32514 is a high-severity missing authorization vulnerability in QSAN Storage Manager, published on 7 Jul 2021. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Improper access control vulnerability in FirmwareUpgrade in QSAN Storage Manager allows remote attackers to reboot and discontinue the device. The referred vulnerability has been solved with the updated version of QSAN Storage Manager v3.3.3.

Weakness: CWE-284

Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-32514?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Qsan Storage Manager.

How do I fix CVE-2021-32514?

No fix has been published for CVE-2021-32514 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.

Is CVE-2021-32514 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-32514 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-cxrg-mr6r-6r8x.