CVE-2021-32522 QSAN Storage Manager, XEVO, SANOS - Improper Restriction of Excessive Authentication Attempts

Critical 9.8 Published Updated

Remote attackers can brute force user credentials to gain unauthorized access to QSAN storage systems due to missing rate limiting.

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-2021-32522?

CVE-2021-32522 is a critical authentication bypass 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

Improper restriction of excessive authentication attempts vulnerability in QSAN Storage Manager, XEVO, SANOS allows remote attackers to discover users’ credentials and obtain access via a brute force attack. Suggest contacting with QSAN and refer to recommendations in QSAN Document.

Weakness: CWE-307

Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-32522?

It affects 3 products.

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

How do I fix CVE-2021-32522?

No fix has been published for CVE-2021-32522 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and rotate credentials and sessions that may have been exposed. More about Authentication bypass.

Is CVE-2021-32522 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-32522 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-6p7h-4j4x-9m57.

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