CVE-2020-5349: Critical severity dell emc powerswitch s4112f-on vulnerability

Published Jul 19, 2021
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Updated

Dell EMC Networking S4100 and S5200 Series Switches manufactured prior to February 2020 contain a hardcoded credential vulnerability. A remote unauthenticated malicious user could exploit this vulnerability and gain administrative privileges.

Affected Software

13 affected components
Dell Emc Powerswitch S4112f-on
Dell Emc Powerswitch S4112t-on
Dell Emc Powerswitch S4128f-on
Dell Emc Powerswitch S4128t-on
Dell Emc Powerswitch S4148f-on
Dell Emc Powerswitch S4148fe-on
Dell Emc Powerswitch S4148t-on
Dell Emc Powerswitch S4148u-on
Dell Emc Powerswitch S5212f-on
Dell Emc Powerswitch S5224f-on
Dell Emc Powerswitch S5232f-on
Dell Emc Powerswitch S5248f-on
Dell Emc Powerswitch S5296f-on

Event History

Jul 19, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:30 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:30 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2020-5349?

CVE-2020-5349 is rated as a high-severity vulnerability that can allow unauthorized administrative access.

2

How do I fix CVE-2020-5349?

To mitigate CVE-2020-5349, users should upgrade their Dell EMC Networking devices to the latest patched firmware versions.

3

Which devices are affected by CVE-2020-5349?

CVE-2020-5349 affects various Dell EMC PowerSwitch models, including S4100 and S5200 series switches manufactured prior to February 2020.

4

Can CVE-2020-5349 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2020-5349 can be exploited by remote unauthenticated attackers without requiring physical access to the network devices.

5

What are the implications of CVE-2020-5349?

Exploitation of CVE-2020-5349 may allow attackers to gain administrative privileges, potentially leading to unauthorized control over the network infrastructure.

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