Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
This flaw affects Dell Cloud Mobility for Dell Storage 1.3.0.XXX. Dell describes it as a remote code execution issue that could let a non-privileged actor gain a root shell. That makes it a serious risk for organizations using this storage mobility component, especially in sensitive storage or migration environments.
Executive priority
Treat this as high priority if the product is present. The business risk is root-level compromise of a storage mobility component, which can affect data confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Absence of known active exploitation lowers urgency slightly, but not the need to patch.
Technical view
CVE-2022-33936 is a path traversal remote code execution vulnerability in Cloud Mobility for Dell EMC Storage 1.3.0.XXX. The CVSS 3.1 score is 8.0 with adjacent-network access, low complexity, no privileges, required user interaction, unchanged scope, and high confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact.
Likely exposure
Exposure is likely limited to organizations running Dell Cloud Mobility for Dell Storage 1.3.0.XXX. The CVSS vector indicates adjacent-network reachability rather than general internet reachability, but storage management environments can still be high-value targets.
Exploitation context
The source bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or cited evidence of active exploitation. Dell states exploitation could lead to a root shell. The CVSS vector indicates user interaction is required, but the public bundle does not provide detailed exploitation prerequisites.
Researcher notes
Public details in the bundle are limited. The Dell reference title identifies path traversal RCE, while CVE metadata confirms high impact and root shell potential. Do not assume broader product impact, internet exposure, or exploit availability without additional vendor or threat-intelligence evidence.
Mitigation direction
- Identify any Cloud Mobility for Dell Storage 1.3.0.XXX deployments.
- Follow Dell advisory DSA-2022-182 for the supported upgrade path.
- Upgrade affected systems at the earliest operational opportunity, as Dell recommends.
- If upgrade timing is blocked, request Dell-supported interim guidance.
- Prioritize environments connected to sensitive storage or migration workflows.
Validation and detection
- Confirm product name and version from asset inventory or appliance records.
- Check whether any instance matches Cloud Mobility 1.3.0.XXX.
- Verify remediation status against Dell advisory DSA-2022-182.
- Review administrative access paths to affected storage mobility systems.
- Look for unusual access or change activity around affected systems.
Public sources used
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- High
- CVSS
- 8 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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CVSS vector scores
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CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H2.15.9Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
8HighVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000201258/dsa-2022-182-cloud-mobility-for-dell-emc-storage-security-update-for-a-path-traversal-rce-vulnerabilityCVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
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