A security vulnerability has been identified in HPE Nimble Storage Hybrid Flash Arrays, HPE Nimble Storage All Flash Arrays and HPE Nimble Storage Secondary Flash Arrays during update. This would potentially allow an attacker to intercept and modify network communication for software updates initiated by the Nimble appliance. The following NimbleOS versions, and all subsequent releases, contain a software fix for this vulnerability: 5.0.10.100, 5.2.1.500, 6.0.0.100
This vulnerability carries a HIGH severity rating with a CVSS v3.1 score of 7.5, indicating it can be exploited remotely over the network with relatively low complexity without requiring user interaction and does not require pre-existing privileges . The vulnerability impacts integrity (unauthorized modifications), for affected systems. Impacting 1 product from hpe organizations running these solutions should prioritize assessment and patching.
Reported in 2022, this vulnerability emerged during an era marked by increased sophistication in supply chain attacks, cloud infrastructure vulnerabilities, and software-as-a-service (SaaS) security challenges. Security practices during this period emphasized zero-trust architectures, container security, and API protection.
2022-04-12T17:15:09.403
2024-11-21T06:49:08.433
Modified
CVSSv3.1: 7.5 (HIGH)
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N
10.0
2.9
| Type | Vendor | Product | Version/Range | Vulnerable? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating System | hpe | nimbleos | < 5.0.10.100 | Yes |
| Operating System | hpe | nimbleos | < 5.2.1.500 | Yes |
| Operating System | hpe | nimbleos | 5.3.1.0 | Yes |
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