CVE-2019-16207
Description
Brocade SANnav versions before v2.0 use a hard-coded password, which could allow local authenticated attackers to access a back-end database and gain privileges.
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Brocade SANnav before v2.0 uses a hard-coded password, allowing local authenticated attackers to access the back-end database and gain privileges.
Vulnerability
Brocade SANnav versions before v2.0 contain a hard-coded password for the back-end database [1]. This vulnerability can be exploited only if the database service is exposed outside the perimeter and the database password is left unchanged from the default during installation [1].
Exploitation
A local authenticated attacker can exploit this vulnerability by connecting to the back-end database service if it is externally reachable and the default password has not been changed [1]. No additional privileges are required beyond initial local access.
Impact
Successful exploitation allows the attacker to access the back-end database, potentially leading to privilege escalation and unauthorized data access [1].
Mitigation
Brocade has fixed this issue in SANnav v2.0 [1]. Users should upgrade to v2.0 or later. No workaround is provided in the advisory [1].
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Affected products
2- Range: <2.0
- Brocade Communications Systems, Inc./Brocade SANnavv5Range: versions before v2.0
Patches
0No patches discovered yet.
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References
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