#VU18311 Improper access control in SnapCenter - CVE-2015-7887

Vulnerability identifier: #VU18311

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 5 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2015-7887

CWE-ID: CWE-284

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
SnapCenter
Server applications / Application servers

Vendor: NetApp

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain unauthorized access to sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to improper access restrictions. A remote authenticated users are allowed to list and delete backups.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

SnapCenter: 1.0

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External links
https://www.securityfocus.com/bid/77315
https://kb.netapp.com/support/s/article/ka51A00000007EnQAI/authentication-bypass-vulnerability-in-snapcenter-server-1-0?language=en_US

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.