CVE-2020-29502
CVE-2020-29502 is a high-severity vulnerability in Dell Emc Powerstore Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-312.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
- CVSS v2: 4.6
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (10th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-312
- Affected product: Dell Emc Powerstore Firmware
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Dell EMC PowerStore versions prior to 1.0.3.0.5.007 contain a Plain-Text Password Storage Vulnerability in PowerStore X & T environments. A locally authenticated attacker could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to the disclosure of certain user credentials. The attacker may be able to use the exposed credentials to access the vulnerable application with privileges of the compromised account.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2020-29502?
- Dell EMC PowerStore versions prior to 1.0.3.0.5.007 contain a Plain-Text Password Storage Vulnerability in PowerStore X & T environments. A locally authenticated attacker could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to the disclosure of certain user credentials. The attacker may be able to use the exposed credentials to access the vulnerable application with privileges of the compromised account.
- How severe is CVE-2020-29502?
- CVE-2020-29502 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2020-29502 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (10th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2020-29502?
- CVE-2020-29502 affects Dell Emc Powerstore Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2020-29502?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2020-29502 published?
- CVE-2020-29502 was published on 2021-01-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:o:dell:emc_powerstore_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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