System Management Unit (SMU) versions prior to 14.8.7825.01, used to manage Hitachi Vantara NAS products are susceptible to unintended information disclosure via unprivileged access to HNAS configuration backup and diagnostic data.
CVE-2023-5808

7.6HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
Hitachi
Status
System Management Unit (smu)
Vendor
CVE Published:
5 December 2023

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

Summary

Affected versions of the System Management Unit (SMU) in Hitachi Vantara products are vulnerable to unintended information disclosure. This issue arises from URL manipulation, allowing authenticated users with a Storage administrative role to access sensitive HNAS configuration backup and diagnostic data that should typically be restricted. This vulnerability highlights the importance of maintaining updated software versions and implementing robust access controls to safeguard sensitive information.

Affected Version(s)

System Management Unit (SMU) 6.0 < 14.8.7825.01

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

CVE-2023-5808
Created by Arszilla

References

https://knowledge.hitachivantara.com/Security/System_Mana...

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.6
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Arslan Masood
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