Learn about CVE-2021-28052 impacting Hitachi Content Platform by Hitachi Vantara. Uncover the vulnerability details, impact, affected versions, and mitigation steps.
A detailed overview of CVE-2021-28052 affecting Hitachi Content Platform by Hitachi Vantara.
Understanding CVE-2021-28052
This CVE involves unauthorized modification of configuration by a tenant administrator and unauthorized viewing of configuration by a tenant user in Hitachi Content Platform.
What is CVE-2021-28052?
The vulnerability allows a tenant administrator in Hitachi Content Platform to make unauthorized modifications in another tenant's configuration, potentially leading to unauthorized data access. Additionally, non-administrator tenant users may view another tenant's configuration without proper authorization.
The Impact of CVE-2021-28052
The vulnerability can result in high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability, with a CVSS base score of 7.5 (High severity).
Technical Details of CVE-2021-28052
This section delves into the specifics of the vulnerability.
Vulnerability Description
The vulnerability in Hitachi Content Platform allows unauthorized access to tenant configurations, leading to potential data leakage and security breaches.
Affected Systems and Versions
Hitachi Vantara Hitachi Content Platform versions prior to 8.3.7 and 9.0.0 versions prior to 9.2.3 are affected by this vulnerability.
Exploitation Mechanism
The vulnerability can be exploited by a tenant administrator to modify configurations and a tenant user to view configurations in another tenant without proper authorization.
Mitigation and Prevention
Learn about the steps to mitigate and prevent CVE-2021-28052.
Immediate Steps to Take
Organizations should update Hitachi Content Platform to versions 8.3.7 and 9.2.3 or higher to prevent exploitation of this vulnerability.
Long-Term Security Practices
Implement strict access controls, regular security audits, and employee training to enhance overall security posture.
Patching and Updates
Regularly apply security patches and updates provided by Hitachi Vantara to stay protected against known vulnerabilities.