Use of Hard-coded Credentials in Dell SCG Appliance

Executive Summary

Dell SCG 5.0 Appliance versions before 5.36.00.16 and Dell SCG 5.0 Application versions before 5.36.00.00 have a hard-coded credentials vulnerability. This means the system uses fixed, embedded login details that cannot be changed. An attacker with remote access could exploit this to gain unauthorized access and steal sensitive information.

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Detection Guidance

This vulnerability involves hard-coded credentials in Dell SCG 5.0 Appliance versions prior to 5.36.00.16 and Dell SCG 5.0 Application versions prior to 5.36.00.00. Detection requires checking the installed version of the appliance or application. Use commands like 'show version' or 'rpm -qa | grep dell' on the system to verify the installed version. If the version is below 5.36.00.16 (appliance) or 5.36.00.00 (application), the system is vulnerable.

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Impact Analysis

An attacker could remotely access the system without authentication, exposing confidential data such as user credentials, system configurations, or other sensitive information. This could lead to data breaches, unauthorized system control, or further network compromise.

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Compliance Impact

This vulnerability likely violates compliance requirements for data protection and security, such as GDPR and HIPAA, due to unauthorized access risks and potential data exposure. Organizations using affected versions may face regulatory penalties, legal liabilities, and reputational damage.

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Mitigation Strategies

Update Dell SCG 5.0 Appliance to version 5.36.00.16 or later and Dell SCG 5.0 Application to version 5.36.00.00 or later to address the hard-coded credentials vulnerability.

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