CVE-2024-21840
CVE-2024-21840 is a high-severity vulnerability in Hitachi Storage Plug-in with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.9. 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-276.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.9)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (4th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-19452
- Weakness: CWE-276
- Affected product: Hitachi Storage Plug-in
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Incorrect Default Permissions vulnerability in Hitachi Storage Plug-in for VMware vCenter allows local users to read and write specific files. This issue affects Hitachi Storage Plug-in for VMware vCenter: from 04.0.0 through 04.9.2.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2024-21840?
- Incorrect Default Permissions vulnerability in Hitachi Storage Plug-in for VMware vCenter allows local users to read and write specific files. This issue affects Hitachi Storage Plug-in for VMware vCenter: from 04.0.0 through 04.9.2.
- How severe is CVE-2024-21840?
- CVE-2024-21840 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.9, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity low, and availability low.
- Is CVE-2024-21840 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (4th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2024-21840?
- CVE-2024-21840 affects Hitachi Storage Plug-in. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2024-21840?
- 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.
- Does CVE-2024-21840 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2024-21840 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-19452.
- When was CVE-2024-21840 published?
- CVE-2024-21840 was published on 2024-01-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:hitachi:storage_plug-in:*:*:*:*:*:vmware_vcenter:*:*
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