CVE-2024-21840

Name: CVE-2024-21840
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-01-30T03:15:07.867+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.1/10EPSS 0.14%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-21840 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.1/10 on the CVSS scale. Incorrect Default Permissions vulnerability in Hitachi Storage Plug-in for VMware vCenter allows local users to read and write specific files. This issue affects Hitachi Storage Plug-in for VMware vCenter: from 04.0.0 through 04.9.2. . EPSS estimates a 0.14% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Incorrect Default Permissions vulnerability in Hitachi Storage Plug-in for VMware vCenter allows local users to read and write specific files. This issue affects Hitachi Storage Plug-in for VMware vCenter: from 04.0.0 through 04.9.2.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.1/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N

EPSS Probability

0.14%

3.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Hitachi	Storage Plug-In	>= 04.0.0, < 04.10.0

References

Timeline

Published: Jan 30, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-21840?

How severe is CVE-2024-21840?

CVE-2024-21840 has a CVSS score of 7.1/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.14% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-21840?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST