CVE-2021-32521 QSAN Storage Manager, XEVO, SANOS - Use of Hard-coded Password

High 7.3 Published Updated

Local attackers can escalate privileges by using the MAC address as a hard-coded password in QSAN storage management software.

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-2021-32521?

CVE-2021-32521 is a high-severity vulnerability in QSAN SANOS, published on 7 Jul 2021. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Use of MAC address as an authenticated password in QSAN Storage Manager, XEVO, SANOS allows local attackers to escalate privileges. Suggest contacting with QSAN and refer to recommendations in QSAN Document.

Weakness: CWE-798, CWE-259

Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-32521?

It affects 3 products.

Products include Qsan Sanos, Qsan Storage Manager, Qsan Xevo.

How do I fix CVE-2021-32521?

No fix has been published for CVE-2021-32521 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2021-32521 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-32521 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-gfjp-9255-98gh.

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