CVE-2019-5492 : Vulnerability Insights and Analysis

Element Plug-in for vCenter Server versions prior to 4.2.3 has a vulnerability that could expose important account details without authentication.

Understanding CVE-2019-5492

Versions of Element Plug-in for vCenter Server prior to 4.2.3 are affected by a sensitive information disclosure vulnerability.

What is CVE-2019-5492?

The vulnerability in Element Plug-in for vCenter Server could potentially expose sensitive account information to unauthorized individuals.
Systems running NetApp HCI Compute Node versions prior to 1.4P2 may have affected versions of the Element Plug-in.

The Impact of CVE-2019-5492

Malicious actors could access critical account details without the need for authentication.

Technical Details of CVE-2019-5492

Vulnerability Description

Element Plug-in for vCenter Server versions prior to 4.2.3 may disclose sensitive account information to unauthenticated attackers.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Element Plug-in for vCenter Server
Vendor: NetApp, Inc.
Versions Affected: Prior to 4.2.3

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers can exploit this vulnerability to gain access to important account details without authentication.

Mitigation and Prevention

Immediate Steps to Take

Upgrade Element Plug-in for vCenter Server to version 4.2.3 or later.
Ensure NetApp HCI Compute Node versions are updated to 1.4P2 or above.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly monitor for security advisories and updates from NetApp.
Implement network segmentation to limit access to sensitive systems.

Patching and Updates

Apply security patches and updates provided by NetApp to address the vulnerability.