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CVE-2020-29489 Details

Description

Dell EMC Unity, Unity XT, and UnityVSA versions prior to 5.0.4.0.5.012 contains a plain-text password storage vulnerability. A user credentials (including the Unisphere admin privilege user) password is stored in a plain text in a system file. A local authenticated attacker with access to the system files may use the exposed password to gain access with the privileges of the compromised user.

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Weakness Enumeration

CWE-IDCWE NameSource
CWE-312Cleartext Storage of Sensitive Information[email protected]
CWE-276Incorrect Default Permissions[email protected]

Affected Products

ProductVersions
dell emc unity operating environment
< 5.0.4.0.5.012

CPE

  • cpe:2.3:a:dell:emc_unity_operating_environment:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

Remediation

  • No remediation found in references.
dell emc unity vsa operating environment
< 5.0.4.0.5.012

CPE

  • cpe:2.3:a:dell:emc_unity_vsa_operating_environment:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

Remediation

  • No remediation found in references.
dell emc unity xt operating environment
< 5.0.4.0.5.012

CPE

  • cpe:2.3:a:dell:emc_unity_xt_operating_environment:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

Remediation

  • No remediation found in references.

Change History

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QUICK INFO

CVE Dictionary Entry:
CVE-2020-29489
NVD Published Date:
Jan 5, 2021
NVD Last Modified:
Jun 17, 2026
Source:
[email protected]