PowerScale OneFS: Insertion of Sensitive Information into Log File
CVE-2023-22572 is a high-severity insertion of sensitive information into log file vulnerability in PowerScale OneFS from Dell, with a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8 out of 10. It can be exploited with local access to the system by an attacker with a low-privileged account, without any action from a user. Affected PowerScale OneFS versions: 9.1.0.0 through 9.1.0.26 and earlier; 9.2.1.0 through 9.2.1.19 and earlier; 9.4.0.0 through 9.4.0.10 and earlier. The record does not name a fixed version, so check the vendor advisory. There is no confirmed exploitation so far. EPSS estimates a 0.18% chance of exploitation within 30 days, which is low compared with other CVEs.
High severity with no evidence of exploitation so far.
What to do
- Update Emc Powerscale Onefs to 9.1.0.27 or 9.2.1.20 or 9.4.0.11, whichever matches your release line, or a later version.
- Read the advisory on dell.com for workarounds and exact fixed builds.
Affected products and versions
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dell | PowerScale OneFS | 9.1.0.0 through 9.1.0.26 and earlier; 9.2.1.0 through 9.2.1.19 and earlier; 9.4.0.0 through 9.4.0.10 and earlier | Not stated |
| Dell | Emc Powerscale Onefs | 9.1.0.0 up to, but not including, 9.1.0.27; 9.2.1.0 up to, but not including, 9.2.1.20; 9.4.0.0 up to, but not including, 9.4.0.11 | 9.1.0.27, 9.2.1.20, 9.4.0.11 |
Version data comes from the organisation that assigned the CVE. Confirm against the vendor advisory before deciding you are unaffected.
How the severity score breaks down
- Attack vector
- LocalThe attacker needs local access or must trick a user into running something.
- Attack complexity
- LowNo special conditions are needed; the attack works reliably.
- Privileges required
- LowA basic user account is enough.
- User interaction
- NoneNo action by a victim is required.
- Scope
- UnchangedImpact stays within the vulnerable component.
- Confidentiality
- HighAll data handled by the component can be read.
- Integrity
- HighData or code can be modified at will.
- Availability
- HighThe component can be taken down completely.
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. Scored by NVD.
| Scoring system | Score | Severity | Scored by |
|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | 7.8 | High | CNA (emc.com) |
| CVSS 3.1 | 7.8 | High | NVD |
Official description
Dell PowerScale OneFS 9.1.0.x-9.4.0.x contain an insertion of sensitive information into log file vulnerability in change password api. A low privilege local attacker could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to system takeover.
Source: the CVE record as published by its numbering authority, via NVD and CVE.org.
The underlying weakness: Insertion of Sensitive Information into Log File
The product writes sensitive information to a log file.
How developers prevent this class of flaw
- Consider seriously the sensitivity of the information written into log files. Do not write secrets into the log files.
- Remove debug log files before deploying the application into production.
- Protect log files against unauthorized read/write.
More Insertion of Sensitive Information into Log File vulnerabilities (CWE-532)
Timeline
- CVE record published.
- CISA published its SSVC assessment (exploitation: none, automatable: no, technical impact: total).
- Record last changed materially (score, affected products, status or references).
References
Advisories
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