FlashArray: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command
CVE-2024-0005 is a high-severity improper neutralization of special elements used in a command vulnerability in FlashArray from PureStorage, with a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8 out of 10. It can be exploited remotely over the network by an attacker with a low-privileged account, without any action from a user. Affected FlashArray versions: 5.0.0 through 5.0.11; 5.1.0 through 5.1.17; 5.2.0 through 5.2.7, and others listed below. The record does not name a fixed version, so check the vendor advisory. There is no confirmed exploitation so far. EPSS estimates a 0.63% chance of exploitation within 30 days, higher than 51% of scored CVEs.
High severity with no evidence of exploitation so far.
What to do
- Check which version of FlashArray you run against the affected versions below, and install the vendor's latest release.
- Read the advisory on purestorage.com for workarounds and exact fixed builds.
Affected products and versions
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| PureStorage | FlashArray | 5.0.0 through 5.0.11; 5.1.0 through 5.1.17; 5.2.0 through 5.2.7; 5.3.0 through 5.3.21; 6.0.0 through 6.0.9; 6.1.0 through 6.1.25; 6.2.0 through 6.2.17; 6.3.0 through 6.3.14; and 3 more ranges | Not stated |
| PureStorage | FlashBlade | 3.0.0 through 3.0.9; 3.1.0 through 3.1.15; 3.2.0 through 3.2.10; 3.3.0 through 3.3.11; 4.0.0 through 4.0.6; 4.1.0 through 4.1.10; 4.2.0 through 4.2.3; 4.3.0 through 4.3.1 | Not stated |
| Purestorage | Purity//fa | 5.0.0 through 5.0.11; 5.1.0 through 5.1.17; 5.2.0 through 5.2.7; 5.3.0 through 5.3.21; 6.0.0 through 6.0.9; 6.1.0 through 6.1.25; 6.2.0 through 6.2.17; 6.3.0 through 6.3.14; and 3 more ranges | Not stated |
| Purestorage | Purity//fb | 3.0.0 through 3.0.9; 3.1.0 through 3.1.5; 3.2.0 through 3.2.10; 3.3.0 through 3.3.11; 4.0.0 through 4.0.6; 4.1.0 through 4.1.10; 4.2.0 through 4.2.3; 4.3.0; and 1 more ranges | Not stated |
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
- NetworkCan be exploited remotely over a network, including the internet.
- 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:N/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 | 9.1 | Critical | CNA (purestorage.com) |
| CVSS 3.1 | 8.8 | High | NVD |
Official description
A condition exists in FlashArray and FlashBlade Purity whereby a malicious user could execute arbitrary commands remotely through a specifically crafted SNMP configuration.
Source: the CVE record as published by its numbering authority, via NVD and CVE.org.
The underlying weakness: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command
The product constructs all or part of a command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended command when it is sent to a downstream component.
How developers prevent this class of flaw
- If at all possible, use library calls rather than external processes to recreate the desired functionality.
- If possible, ensure that all external commands called from the program are statically created.
- Run time: Run time policy enforcement may be used in an allowlist fashion to prevent use of any non-sanctioned commands.
More Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command vulnerabilities (CWE-77)
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
Other vulnerabilities in FlashArray
- 7.2 High severity
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- 9.8 Critical severity
Recent Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command vulnerabilities
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