CVE-2023-32572 FlashArray pgroup Retention Lock SafeMode Protection

Medium 6.5 Published Updated

An array administrator can bypass retention lock and SafeMode protections on FlashArray pgroups, potentially compromising data immutability.

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

What is CVE-2023-32572?

CVE-2023-32572 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Pure Storage FlashArray Purity, published on 2 Oct 2023. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A flaw exists in FlashArray Purity wherein under limited circumstances, an array administrator can alter the retention lock of a pgroup and disable pgroup SafeMode protection.

Weakness: CWE-284

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-32572?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Purestorage Purity\/\/Fa.

How do I fix CVE-2023-32572?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-32572 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2023-32572 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-32572 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-j6xj-ghv6-rv32.

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