Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2020-5345 lets a logged-in user bypass authorization in Dell EMC Unisphere for PowerMax and related PowerMax components. The described impact is limited to commands that alter or stop database statistics, affecting monitoring integrity and availability rather than directly exposing data.
Executive priority
Treat this as a moderate operational risk for PowerMax environments. It is not described as data theft or unauthenticated compromise, but it can affect monitoring data and availability. Prioritize remediation during normal storage maintenance, faster if management access is broad or shared.
Technical view
Affected sources name Unisphere for PowerMax and Unisphere for PowerMax Virtual Appliance before 9.1.0.17, plus PowerMax OS Release 5978. CVSS 3.1 is 6.4: network attack vector, low complexity, low privileges, no user interaction, changed scope, no confidentiality impact, low integrity and availability impact.
Likely exposure
Exposure is most likely where Dell EMC PowerMax management tooling is reachable by authenticated operators, administrators, or compromised user accounts. The supplied sources do not state internet exposure, default configurations, or whether all deployments of PowerMax OS Release 5978 are exploitable.
Exploitation context
The source bundle does not identify active exploitation, public exploit code, or inclusion in CISA KEV. Abuse requires authentication, so the main concern is malicious insiders, compromised accounts, or overly broad access to storage management interfaces.
Researcher notes
The evidence is narrow: one Dell advisory reference, CVE metadata, and CVSS details. The affected PowerMax OS Release 5978 fix path is not specified in the supplied bundle. Do not claim active exploitation or broader command execution beyond altering or stopping database statistics.
Mitigation direction
- Upgrade Unisphere for PowerMax and Virtual Appliance to 9.1.0.17 or later.
- Check Dell advisory DSA-2020-065 for product-specific remediation guidance.
- Review PowerMax OS Release 5978 exposure and vendor guidance before assuming a fix path.
- Restrict access to PowerMax management interfaces to authorized administrative networks.
- Review accounts with access to Unisphere and remove unnecessary privileges.
Validation and detection
- Inventory Unisphere for PowerMax and Virtual Appliance versions in storage management environments.
- Identify any PowerMax OS Release 5978 systems and map their management exposure.
- Confirm whether versions are earlier than 9.1.0.17.
- Review logs for unusual changes to database statistics collection or stopping behavior.
- Verify administrative access is limited to approved users and network paths.
Public sources used
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- Medium
- CVSS
- 6.4 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:N/I:L/A:L
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:N/I:L/A:L3.12.7Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
6.4MediumVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:N/I:L/A:L
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://www.dell.com/support/security/en-us/details/544585/DSA-2020-065-Dell-EMC-Unisphere-for-PowerMax-Dell-EMC-Unisphere-for-PowerMax-Virtual-ApplianceCVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
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