CVE-2020-29489
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CVE-2020-29489 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.7/10 on the CVSS scale. Dell EMC Unity, Unity XT, and UnityVSA versions prior to 5.0.4.0.5.012 contains a plain-text password storage vulnerability. A user credentials (including the Unisphere admin privilege user) password is stored in a plain text in a system file. EPSS estimates a 0.16% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Dell EMC Unity, Unity XT, and UnityVSA versions prior to 5.0.4.0.5.012 contains a plain-text password storage vulnerability. A user credentials (including the Unisphere admin privilege user) password is stored in a plain text in a system file. A local authenticated attacker with access to the system files may use the exposed password to gain access with the privileges of the compromised user.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Dell | Emc Unity Operating Environment | < 5.0.4.0.5.012 |
| Dell | Emc Unity Vsa Operating Environment | < 5.0.4.0.5.012 |
| Dell | Emc Unity Xt Operating Environment | < 5.0.4.0.5.012 |
References
- https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/000181248Vendor Advisory
- https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/000181248Vendor Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
- Modified
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